Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus TG-3
- Successor is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Released December 2012
- Old Model is Sony A900
- New Model is Sony A99 II
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-4 was launched 2 years after the A99 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-4 grades against the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony A99
TG-4 | A99 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | December 2012 | More modern by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Olympus TG-4
A99 | TG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony A99
TG-4 | A99 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 provides external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 against the A99.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and A99.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-4 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer TG-4 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony SLT-A99 |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-04-13 | 2012-12-12 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 19 |
Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) | 812 grams (1.79 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 500 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Retail pricing | $379 | $1,998 |