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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350 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
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was introduced 5 years later than the W350 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-4 scores vs the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony W350

 TG-4 W350 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2010More recent by 65 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus TG-4

 W350 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W350

 TG-4 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 comes with exterior 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 W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 versus the W350.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and W350 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and W350.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Sony W350
47
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
Sony W350 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography advice
Sony W350 Sports photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery life (380 per charge)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
62
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (380 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
37
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
Sony W350 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (247g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony W350
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2015-04-13 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $379 $200