Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7R IV
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
Portability
62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Revealed May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Sony A7R IV
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(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Superseded the Sony A7R III
- Replacement is Sony A7R V
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Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7R IV, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.
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Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-6 scores versus the A7R IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony A7R IV
| TG-6 | A7R IV |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Olympus TG-6
| A7R IV | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1440k |  | 1040k | Clearer display (+400k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A7R IV
| TG-6 | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2019 |  | July 2019 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 features outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7R IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 versus the A7R IV.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and A7R IV is 90 and 62 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and A7R IV.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will give you more detail utilizing its extra 49MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (253 grams)
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
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max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (670 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Sony A7R IV Travel photography advice
good battery life (340 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (253g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
good battery pack (670 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (670 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Sony A7R IV Vlogging factors
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (253g)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
| Class | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-05-22 | 2019-07-16 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 61 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 9504 x 6336 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 567 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253 grams (0.56 pounds) | 665 grams (1.47 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 99 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3344 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photos | 670 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Storage slots | Single | Dual |
| Launch pricing | $449 | $3,498 |