Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W800

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony W800, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was announced 15 months later than the W800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-4 grades versus the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony W800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 vs the W800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and W800.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W800 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.