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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W620

Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W620, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was revealed 3 years after the W620 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-4 matches up against the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony W620

		

		

			
 TG-4 W620 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2012Newer by 40 months
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 W620 TG-4 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W620

		

		

			
 TG-4 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 has 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) and the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 versus the W620.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W620 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and W620.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-4 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-4 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
33
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
Sony W620 Street photography information
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
56
 lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
48
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
74
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
68
 lighter than competitors in class (116g)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
62
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Sony W620
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W620 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony W620
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-04-13 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 grams (0.54 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $379 $102