OM System TG-7vs A6600
OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
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VS
Sony
A6600 (2019)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Hybrid photography, travel & video on Sony APS-C
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Hybrid Photography, Travel & Video On Sony Aps-C — A6600 (2019): The APS-C Sony that has everything — IBIS, real-time Eye AF, excellent battery life, and 4K/30p in a weather-sealed body.
Who should buy what
OM System TG-7 (2023)
- 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
A6600 (2019)
- Sony APS-C shooters who need IBIS — the only A6000-series body to offer it
- Hybrid photographers who want the best of stills and video from a compact E-mount body
- A6400 or A6100 owners who want IBIS and a headphone jack for video work
- Travel photographers who need compact full-featured weather-sealed performance
Quick take: The a6600 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM System TG-7 (2023) | A6600 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 12MP BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (no crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF | Real-time Eye AF, real-time tracking — inherited from A9 |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 11fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~810 shots (CIPA) — large NP-FZ100 battery |
| Weight | 253g | 503g body only |
| Dimensions | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm | 120 × 66.9 × 69.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | Sony E-mount (APS-C) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM System TG-7 | A6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports | — |
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