Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A7R II

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-810 and Sony A7R II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The TG-810 was launched 4 years earlier than the A7R II which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-810 scores vs the A7R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 and Sony A7R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-810 compared to the A7R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and A7R II is 92 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and A7R II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R II will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 28MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.