Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A7R IV

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony A7R IV, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The TG-810 was announced 9 years before the A7R IV and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-810 grades vs the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 versus the A7R IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and A7R IV is 92 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and A7R IV.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will produce more detail with its extra 47 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-810 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.