Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A7R

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony A7R, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-320 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A7R which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-320 scores versus the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 features outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony A7R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 against the A7R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and A7R is 94 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and A7R.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7R will result in extra detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.