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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony TX200V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-4 was introduced 3 years later than the TX200V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-4 matches up versus the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony TX200V

 TG-4 TX200V 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2012Fresher by 39 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus TG-4

 TX200V TG-4 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony TX200V

 TG-4 TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 against the TX200V.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and TX200V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
36
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
Sony TX200V Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (247g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
74
great battery (380 per charge)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
environment sealing
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX200V Landscape photography factors
62
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
46
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony TX200V
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-04-13 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $379 $500