Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A7R IV

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A7R IV, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-610 was introduced 9 years prior to the A7R IV and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-610 scores versus the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 features outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 vs the A7R IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and A7R IV is 93 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R IV will deliver extra detail using its extra 47MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.