Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony TX30
TG-4 | TX30 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | July 2013 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Olympus TG-4
TX30 | TG-4 | |||
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Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony TX30
TG-4 | TX30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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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 |