Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7R III

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A7R III, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-6 was released 20 months after the A7R III which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-6 matches up against the A7R III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-6 versus the A7R III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and A7R III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and A7R III.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R III will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.