Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A35

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

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.

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

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.