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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A99
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony A99 II

 TG-4 A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Olympus TG-4

 A99 II TG-4 
ReleasedSeptember 2016April 2015More modern by 17 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony A99 II

 TG-4 A99 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

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

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography information
Sony A99 II Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
86
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
Sony A99 II Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (247g)
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Sony A99 II
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery (490 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography information
Sony A99 II Travel photography information
74
good battery power (380 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
environment proof
supports bluetooth
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (490 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography features
Sony A99 II Landscape photography features
62
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
bad battery (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
Sony A99 II Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
78
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony A99 II
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Alpha A99 II
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-04-13 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 849 grams (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2317
Other
Battery life 380 photos 490 photos
Battery type Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at launch $379 $3,198