Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX30

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.

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.

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.

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.