Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A77 II

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-860 and Sony A77 II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The TG-860 was introduced 9 months later than the A77 II so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-860 scores vs the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-860 and Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-860 versus the A77 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and A77 II is 91 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and A77 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-860 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A77 II will give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-860 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.