Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 II

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 4 years prior to the A99 II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the A99 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the A99 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and A99 II is 94 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and A99 II.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 II will give you greater detail using its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.