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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX10

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX10 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony WX10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was brought out 4 years after the WX10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-4 scores vs the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony WX10

 TG-4 WX10 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2011Newer by 52 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus TG-4

 WX10 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony WX10

 TG-4 WX10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 has got external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 and the WX10.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and WX10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography information
Sony WX10 Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography advice
Sony WX10 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (380 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Sony WX10
74
better than average battery (380 shots)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX10 Landscape photography highlights
62
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging advice
Sony WX10 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (247g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony WX10
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-04-13 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 7.10 m
Flash options 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $379 $200