Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A200

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony A200, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The TG-5 was brought out 8 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-5 grades versus the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 and the A200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and A200 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and A200.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Olympus TG-5 will show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer TG-5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.