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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Announced April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was unveiled 21 months later than the TX30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-4 scores vs the TX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony TX30

 TG-4 TX30 
AnnouncedApril 2015July 2013Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Olympus TG-4

 TX30 TG-4 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony TX30

 TG-4 TX30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 against the TX30.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and TX30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX30 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX30 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
38
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography advice
Sony TX30 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (247 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography info
Sony TX30 Sports photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
Sony TX30 Travel photography advice
74
good battery life (380 CIPA)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
69
environment sealing
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging advice
Sony TX30 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (247g)
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony TX30
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2015-04-13 2013-07-26
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $379 $230