Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A9

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A9, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and A9 (24MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-610 was introduced 7 years before the A9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-610 matches up against the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 & Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 versus the A9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and A9 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and A9.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-610 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 will result in extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.