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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX80

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony WX80, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was released 2 years after the WX80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-4 scores against the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony WX80

 TG-4 WX80 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2013More modern by 28 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus TG-4

 WX80 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony WX80

 TG-4 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys 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) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-4 compared to the WX80.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and WX80.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-4 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
47
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (247g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average (124 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Sony WX80
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (124g)
has touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (247g)
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony WX80
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-04-13 2013-01-08
Body design 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 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 240 pictures
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $379 $276