Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 II

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony A99 II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The TG-4 was brought out 17 months earlier than the A99 II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-4 grades against the A99 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony A99 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-4 compared to the A99 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and A99 II is 90 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and A99 II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A99 II will offer you more detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged TG-4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.