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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A37

Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67 Imaging
57 Features
65 Overall
60

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A37 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
  • Launched April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A35
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A37 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony A37, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-4 was announced 2 years after the A37 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-4 matches up vs the A37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony A37

		

		

			
 TG-4 A37 
AnnouncedApril 2015May 2012More modern by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 A37 TG-4 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony A37

		

		

			
 TG-4 A37 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 comes with exterior dimensions 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 A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 and the A37.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A37 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and A37 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and A37.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TG-4 comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF harder. The newer TG-4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Sony A37
47
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
74
 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
Sony A37 Street photography highlights
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (247g)
77
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
Sony A37 Sports photography factors
48
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery life (380 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
61
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
 low battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography factors
Sony A37 Travel photography factors
74
 good battery life (380 shots)
 weather proofing
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition (247 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
54
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 does not have Timelapse function
 low battery life (500 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Sony A37
62
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 good battery life (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
64
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 screen is somewhat small (2.6 inch)
 low battery life (500 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Sony A37
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic jack
 heavier than competition (247g)
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have external microphone jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A37 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony A37
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony SLT-A37
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-04-13 2012-05-16
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 25 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 2.6 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 12.00 m
Flash options 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    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 506 grams (1.12 lb)
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 Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life 380 photos 500 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $379 $522