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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX5

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony WX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was released 4 years after the WX5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-4 grades against the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony WX5

 TG-4 WX5 
IntroducedApril 2015July 2010Newer by 58 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus TG-4

 WX5 TG-4 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony WX5

 TG-4 WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 provides external 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) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 vs the WX5.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger TG-4 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX5 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
Sony WX5 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (247 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography details
Sony WX5 Travel photography details
74
great battery (380 shots)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX5 Landscape photography advice
62
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (380 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Sony WX5
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than others (247g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony WX5
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-04-13 2010-07-08
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.8"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 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
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
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 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $379 $250