Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W330
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W330 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
- Introduced April 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
- Updated by Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W330 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony W330, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-4 was released 5 years after the W330 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-4 scores against the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W330 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony W330
TG-4 | W330 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 65 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus TG-4
W330 | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W330
TG-4 | W330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 has physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony W330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 against the W330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and W330 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and W330.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-4 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-04-13 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $379 | $170 |