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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W730

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W730 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  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony W730
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony W730

 TG-4 W730 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2013Newer by 28 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus TG-4

 W730 TG-4 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W730

 TG-4 W730 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Sony W730
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (122g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography information
Sony W730 Travel photography information
74
good battery life (380 CIPA)
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (122g)
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (380 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
39
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Sony W730
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony W730
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
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