Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A99 II
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012
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- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
- Released September 2016
- Succeeded the Sony A99
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The following is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony A99 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-320 was manufactured 5 years prior to the A99 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-320 matches up versus the A99 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A99 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony A99 II
| TG-320 | A99 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Olympus TG-320
| A99 II | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2016 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 57 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony A99 II
| TG-320 | A99 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys 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 A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony A99 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 against the A99 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and A99 II is 94 and 57 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and A99 II.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 II will give you extra detail due to its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A99 II Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha A99 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
| Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 399 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 79 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) | 849 gr (1.87 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 92 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2317 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 shots | 490 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots |
| Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
| Cost at release | $0 | $3,198 |