Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7R

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A7R, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 7 months earlier than the A7R so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the A7R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with external measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A7R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the A7R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and A7R is 91 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and A7R.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R will result in greater detail having its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.