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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A99 II

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A99
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A99 II Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A99 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TG-1 iHS was announced 5 years earlier than the A99 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the A99 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony A99 II

 TG-1 iHS A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 A99 II TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedSeptember 2016May 2012Newer by 53 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k610kClearer display (+619k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A99 II

 TG-1 iHS A99 II 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A99 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the A99 II.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and A99 II is 91 and 57 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and A99 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A99 II will produce more detail with its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
27
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
86
focusing manually
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
Sony A99 II Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
Sony A99 II Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery (490 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery power (350 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
70
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (490 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Landscape photography camera
46
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (490 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Sony A99 II
36
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A99 II
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Alpha A99 II
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-05-08 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 849 gr (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2317
Other
Battery life 350 photos 490 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch price $399 $3,198