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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX220

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Released April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony WX220, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was launched 15 months later than the WX220 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-4 grades versus the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony WX220

 TG-4 WX220 
LaunchedApril 2015February 2014Fresher by 15 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus TG-4

 WX220 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony WX220

 TG-4 WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 against the WX220.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and WX220.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX220 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
Sony WX220 Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
Sony WX220 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
Sony WX220 Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
62
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
Sony WX220 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony WX220
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2015-04-13 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Bionz X
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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 grams (0.54 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 210 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $379 $198