Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 vs Olympus Tough TG-4

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      Specifications

      General Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      BrandOlympusOlympus
      ModelStylus Tough TG-860Tough TG-4
      Predecessor ModelOlympus Tough TG-3
      Successor ModelOlympus Tough TG-5
      MSRP$279$379
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeUltra CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels17 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      ProcessorTruePic VIITruePic VII
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points25
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range21 - 105 mm25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom5x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.7f/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance10 cm10 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      redeye reduction
      fill flash
      off
      LED illuminator
      Auto
      redeye reduction
      fill-in
      off
      LED
      Flash Range4.00 m at ISO 16007.90 m at ISO 1600
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionWireless
      Exposure Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      Video FormatsH.264H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      Dimensions110 x 64 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.1")112 x 66 x 31 mm (4.41 x 2.6 x 1.22")
      Weight (inc. batteries)224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz)247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.7 x 5.5 x 2.6"6.7 x 5.5 x 2.6"
      Package Weight1 lb1.191 lb
      Power and Storage Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      Battery PackLi-50BLI-92B
      Battery Life300 shots380 shots
      Internal Storage37 MB55 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory
      Other Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-4
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, custom)Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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