Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A99

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-860 and Sony A99, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-860 was brought out 2 years later than the A99 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-860 matches up against the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-860 and Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 compared to the A99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and A99 is 91 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and A99.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-860 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 will show more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.