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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX70

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
Sony WX70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony WX70

 TG-4 WX70 
RevealedApril 2015January 2012More recent by 39 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus TG-4

 WX70 TG-4 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony WX70

 TG-4 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Sony WX70
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (247g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (380 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Sony WX70
74
good battery power (380 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
supports touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
Sony WX70 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (247g)
36
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony WX70
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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