Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W710

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W710, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was unveiled 2 years after the W710 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-4 scores versus the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 vs the W710.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and W710.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer TG-4 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.