Olympus TG-4 vs Sony WX80

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

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.

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

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.