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TG-7 vs A5000
Quick take: The A5000 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the TG-7 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
TG-7 — Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use: Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
Who should buy what
TG-7 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Divers and snorkellers who need a waterproof camera without a housing
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who want a rugged pocket compact
- Parents who want an indestructible camera for children and family adventures
- Travellers who want a tough backup camera that can go anywhere
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | TG-7OM System · 2023 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £78 usedBest |
| Sensor | 12MP BSI CMOS | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 20.1MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | Sensor-shift IS for stills, digital IS for video | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 253g (with battery and card)Best | 269g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
TG-7
A5000
Portrait
3.3/10
4.3/10
Street
5.9/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.5/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
2.8/10
2.6/10
Filmmaking
2.8/10
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Documentary
5.0/10
3.5/10
Landscape
3.8/10
4.7/10
Casual
6.0/10
4.3/10
Food
4.1/10
5.2/10
Macro
5.7/10
4.7/10
Architecture
2.9/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
2.6/10
4.8/10
Underwater
6.0/10
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Fun & simple
5.9/10
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Sports & Action
—
3.1/10
Wildlife
—
4.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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