Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A99

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony A99, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-810 was revealed 16 months prior to the A99 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-810 scores vs the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 & Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 provides external measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony A99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 and the A99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and A99 is 92 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and A99.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A99 will provide more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.