Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX70
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Olympus TG-3
- Renewed by Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX70, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-4 was unveiled 3 years later than the WX70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-4 grades vs the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony WX70
TG-4 | WX70 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | January 2012 | More recent by 39 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus TG-4
WX70 | TG-4 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony WX70
TG-4 | WX70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 has outside 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-4 compared to the WX70.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and WX70.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger TG-4 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-04-13 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 images | 240 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $379 | $242 |