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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A35

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A35 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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A35 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony A35, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The TG-4 was unveiled 3 years after the A35 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-4 scores against the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony A35

 TG-4 A35 
IntroducedApril 2015September 2011Newer by 44 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus TG-4

 A35 TG-4 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony A35

 TG-4 A35 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 versus the A35.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and A35.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 contains the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The newer TG-4 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A35 Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (247 grams)
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (380 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low battery power (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
Sony A35 Travel photography advice
74
good battery power (380 per charge)
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (440 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography details
Sony A35 Landscape photography details
62
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (380 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (440 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging info
Sony A35 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (247 grams)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony A35
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony SLT-A35
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2015-04-13 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 380 images 440 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $379 $598