Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A9

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A9, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and A9 (24MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The TG-320 was revealed 6 years before the A9 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-320 matches up against the A9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 versus the A9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and A9 is 94 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and A9.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A9 will render more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.