Olympus Tough TG-4

Olympus Tough TG-4 was announced in 2015 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

Olympus Tough TG-4 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Olympus (Stylus Tough|Tough) TG- series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Olympus (Stylus Tough|Tough) TG- series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Olympus TG-6 Compare	May 2019	12 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 1,040k dot	amazon B&H
	Olympus TG-5 Compare	May 2017	12 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Olympus TG-870 Compare	January 2016	16.0 MP 1/2.3-inch	125 - 6,400	Tilting 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Olympus TG-4	April 2015	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Olympus TG-860 Compare	February 2015	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	125 - 6,400	Tilting 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Olympus TG-3 Compare	March 2014	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Olympus TG-850 iHS Compare	January 2014	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	125 - 6,400	Tilting 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Olympus TG-2 iHS Compare	June 2013	12 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 610k dot	amazon B&H
	Olympus TG-1 iHS Compare	May 2012	12 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 610k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Olympus Tough TG-6 vs Tough TG-5 vs Stylus Tough TG-870 vs Tough TG-4 vs Stylus Tough TG-860 vs Tough TG-3.

In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus Tough TG-4.

Here we are comparing Olympus Tough TG-4 to its predecessor Tough TG-3 and displaying the major changes.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Olympus Tough TG-4 vs Tough TG-3.

In 2017 Olympus Tough TG-4 was replaced by Olympus Tough TG-5. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Olympus Tough TG-4 and its successor.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Olympus Tough TG-4 vs Tough TG-5.

Fixed screen

Olympus Tough TG-4 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Olympus Tough TG-4 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera is equipped with TruePic VII processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

Built-in GPS

Olympus Tough TG-4 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Input and HDMI Output

Olympus Tough TG-4 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Olympus Tough TG-4 comes with LI-92B battery pack with battery life of 380 shots.

Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

The camera has 55 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory card slot.

Shutter

Olympus Tough TG-4's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.

Flash

Olympus Tough TG-4 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.90 m at ISO 1600.

Olympus Tough TG-4 has dimensions of 112 x 66 x 31 mm (4.41 x 2.6 x 1.22"). It weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

112 mm (4.41")

66 mm (2.6")

66 mm (2.6")

31 mm (1.22")