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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A700

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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
Sony A700
(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  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 7D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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony A700

 TG-6 A700 
RevealedMay 2019December 2007Newer by 140 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Olympus TG-6

 A700 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A700

 TG-6 A700 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and A700 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Sony A700
40
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
Sony A700 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (253g)
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A700 as a Sports photography camera
47
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A700 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (340 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
49
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
Sony A700 Landscape photography features
57
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
no liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
Sony A700 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
9
can't record video
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony A700
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
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