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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7R IV, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TG-3 was launched 6 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-3 matches up vs the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony A7R IV

 TG-3 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Olympus TG-3

 A7R IV TG-3 
AnnouncedJuly 2019March 2014More recent by 64 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kCrisper display (+980k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony A7R IV

 TG-3 A7R IV 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 has got external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 vs the A7R IV.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and A7R IV is 90 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and A7R IV.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-3 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R IV will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
37
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
88
manual focus
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Sony A7R IV
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography features
Sony A7R IV Sports photography features
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (330 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (670 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (330 CIPA)
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
great battery life (670 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
high megapixels (61MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
56
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery life (670 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R IV Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
37
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony A7R IV
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-31 2019-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 567
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 665g (1.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 670 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Dual
Pricing at release $350 $3,498