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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W560

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W560 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
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W560 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W560, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was manufactured 4 years later than the W560 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-4 grades against the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony W560

 TG-4 W560 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2011More recent by 52 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus TG-4

 W560 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W560

 TG-4 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 offers external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-4 versus the W560.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and W560.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography features
Sony W560 Portrait photography features
47
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (247 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
Sony W560 Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography highlights
Sony W560 Travel photography highlights
74
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
Sony W560 Landscape photography factors
62
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
42
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Sony W560
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (247g)
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony W560
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2015-04-13 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $379 $139