Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W730
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Olympus TG-3
- Later Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W730 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W730, 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 W730 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-4 was launched 2 years after the W730 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-4 grades against the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony W730
TG-4 | W730 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | January 2013 | Newer by 28 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus TG-4
W730 | TG-4 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W730
TG-4 | W730 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 comes with physical 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) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-4 compared to the W730.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and W730.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-04-13 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 122 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 | 240 shots |
Battery format | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $379 | $138 |