Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A700
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Revealed December 2007
- Superseded the Konica Minolta 7D
- New Model is Sony A77
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A700 Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A700, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is pretty close but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-6 was unveiled 11 years after the A700 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-6 grades vs the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony A700
TG-6 | A700 | |||
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Revealed | May 2019 | December 2007 | Newer by 140 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Olympus TG-6
A700 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A700
TG-6 | A700 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-6 vs the A700.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and A700 is 90 and 58 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and A700.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-6 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more recent TG-6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A700 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2019-05-22 | 2007-12-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4272 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
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 | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 253 grams (0.56 pounds) | 768 grams (1.69 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Price at launch | $449 | $1,000 |