OM System TG-7vs Sony A7R V

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

OM System OM System TG-7 OM System OM System TG-7 (2023) From £449 Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use View OM System TG-7
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Sony Sony A7R V Sony Sony A7R V (2022) From £3899 Best for Landscape, studio & commercial View Sony A7R V

Which should you buy?

Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.

Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.

↓ Full specifications below

OM System TG-7 (2023)

  • You dive, surf, kayak, ski, or hike and need a camera that genuinely survives anything
  • You want a waterproof backup or travel camera that doesn't require a separate housing
  • You need a rugged compact for adventure, outdoor, and underwater activities

Sony A7R V (2022)

  • You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
  • You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
  • You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system

Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification OM System TG-7 (2023)Sony A7R V (2022)
Price £449 £3,899
Sensor 12MP BSI CMOS 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 12.0MP 61.0MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/120p 8K/25p, 4K/60p
Autofocus Hybrid phase/contrast AF AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect
Stabilisation Digital IS 8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 20fps 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic
Battery Life 340 shots (CIPA) 530 shots (CIPA)
Weight 253g 723g body only
Dimensions 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder None 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots
Screen 3.0" fixed TFT LCD 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen
Mount Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
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