Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350 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
- Old Model is Olympus TG-3
- Later Model is Olympus TG-5
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony W350
TG-4 | W350 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 65 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus TG-4
W350 | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W350
TG-4 | W350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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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 |