Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A99 II

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.

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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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.