Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A99

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A99, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-3 was brought out 16 months after the A99 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-3 scores against the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 provides exterior 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) whilst the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-3 compared to the A99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and A99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-3 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A99 will give you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher TG-3 will have an advantage in sensor technology.