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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W570

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W570 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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W570, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was released 4 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-4 scores against the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony W570

 TG-4 W570 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2011More recent by 52 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus TG-4

 W570 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W570

 TG-4 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 against the W570.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and W570.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-4 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
Sony W570 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
Sony W570 Sports photography information
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography details
Sony W570 Travel photography details
74
good battery power (380 shots)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W570 Landscape photography highlights
62
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging highlights
Sony W570 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
29
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony W570
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-04-13 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery type 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
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $379 $159