Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W530
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W530 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
- Launched April 2015
- Old Model is Olympus TG-3
- Successor is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
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Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W530, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-4 was manufactured 4 years after the W530 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-4 grades versus the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony W530
| TG-4 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2015 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 52 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus TG-4
| W530 | TG-4 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W530
| TG-4 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 has external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 against the W530.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and W530 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and W530.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-4 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2015-04-13 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $379 | $269 |
