Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A9

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony A9, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-6 was unveiled 2 years later than the A9 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-6 grades versus the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 has got outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony A9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 versus the A9.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and A9 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and A9.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A9 will give greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.