Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A99

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.