Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX50

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-4 and Sony WX50, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was launched 3 years later than the WX50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-4 matches up versus the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 has got 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) whilst the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 and Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 vs the WX50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-4 will have an edge in sensor technology.