• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-WX5 advantages over Olympus TG-4

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    120 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 31 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    146g vs 247g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Olympus TG-4 advantages over Sony DSC-WX5

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.4
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Fast startup
    ~1.00 vs 2.1 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Newer
    9 years vs 14 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Rugged and waterproof camera body; RAW image capture; fast f/2.0 maximum aperture; fun shooting modes; fast AF speeds for its class.

  • Heavy noise reduction, even at base ISO; no continuous RAW image capture; underwhelming video performance.

  • Read our Olympus TG-4 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-WX1

Sony DSC-WX5
Sony DSC-WX1
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $337
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-WX5 vs Sony DSC-WX1

Olympus TG-4
Sony DSC-WX1
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $337
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Sony DSC-WX1

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX90

Sony DSC-WX5
Panasonic DMC-FX90
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Sony DSC-WX5 vs Panasonic DMC-FX90

Olympus TG-4
Panasonic DMC-FX90
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic DMC-FX90

Compared to Samsung MV900F

Sony DSC-WX5
Samsung MV900F
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony DSC-WX5 vs Samsung MV900F

Olympus TG-4
Samsung MV900F
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung MV900F

Compared to Olympus TG-3

Sony DSC-WX5
Olympus TG-3
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony DSC-WX5 vs Olympus TG-3

Olympus TG-4
Olympus TG-3
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Manual focus
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus TG-3

Compared to Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Sony DSC-WX5
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony DSC-WX5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Olympus TG-4
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Faster shutter

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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