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PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor size: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (minimum): 64
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 25600
IMAGE White balance presets: 9
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Shutter priority: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Manual exposure mode: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (Multi-interface shoe)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 24.0 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,440,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Electronic
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 315
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 400
Summary
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Olympus Tough TG-5 maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV is produced with larger sensor than the Olympus Tough TG-5: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). This is the most important difference between these cameras because large sensor allows the photographer to produce photos of the higher quality. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV offers more presets of white balance - 9. This option gives the photographer more control over colour. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV offers more number of focus points in compare with the Olympus Tough TG-5: 315 vs 25. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock during tracking a moving subject.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV has tilting display that will allow the photographer to shoot high quality selfie photos. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,440,000 in comparison to 460,000 dots of the Olympus Tough TG-5 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV is produced with a touch screen. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV provides better slowest (30 seconds) and highest (1/2000 second) shutter speeds.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV supports external flash. It provides great control over the exposure and lighting of the object in low light and in bright light situations when the camera owner needs to fill-flash. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV battery life is better in compare to the Olympus Tough TG-5 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards you will be able to capture 400 photos with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and only 340 with the Tough TG-5. The Olympus Tough TG-5 weighs 250g which is 845g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The Olympus Tough TG-5 has built-in GPS. This feature can be useful if you like to travel, to be able to check the picture metadata and see exactly where an image was captured.
Considering the above-mentioned differences the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV will become the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon