Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A99 II
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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
- Introduced September 2016
- Older Model is Sony A99
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In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A99 II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-610 was introduced 6 years earlier than the A99 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-610 grades versus the A99 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 and Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony A99 II
| TG-610 | A99 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Olympus TG-610
| A99 II | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2016 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 69 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony A99 II
| TG-610 | A99 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 provides external measurements 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 A99 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A99 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 vs the A99 II.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and A99 II is 93 and 57 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and A99 II.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A99 II will show extra detail using its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A99 II Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Sony Alpha A99 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
| Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 399 |
| Cross focus points | - | 79 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 849 grams (1.87 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 92 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 2317 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 photos | 490 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots |
| Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
| Launch pricing | $223 | $3,198 |
