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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W370

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W370, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was manufactured 5 years later than the W370 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-4 matches up vs the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony W370

 TG-4 W370 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2010More recent by 65 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus TG-4

 W370 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W370

 TG-4 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 vs the W370.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and W370.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
58
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony W370
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-04-13 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $379 $230