OM System TG-7vs A7 II
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OM System TG-7 (2023)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
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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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact 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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii 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) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £549 |
| Sensor | 12MP BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 253g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM System TG-7 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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