OM System TG-7vs A6400
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OM System TG-7 (2023)
From £449
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
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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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
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
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The a6400 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable; only the om system tg-7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM System TG-7 (2023) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £899 |
| Sensor | 12MP BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 253g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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