Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A99
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Launched December 2012
- Replaced the Sony A900
- Refreshed by Sony A99 II
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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony A99
| TG-810 | A99 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Olympus TG-810
| A99 | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2012 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 16 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+309k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony A99
| TG-810 | A99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A99 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-810 | Sony SLT-A99 |
| Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2012-12-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 19 |
| Cross focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) | 812 grams (1.79 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 89 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1555 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | 500 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | Two |
| Price at release | $428 | $1,998 |
