OM System
Tough TG-6
Olympus-era rugged waterproof compact with 12MP BSI sensor, f/2.0 4x zoom, 4K30 video, 1cm macro, 15m waterproof, and TruePic VIII — predecessor to TG-7.
$449
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Alpha 7 IV is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
Tough TG-6
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 60 frames)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 12 MP)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareTough TG-6
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Tough TG-6 is 5mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 3mm wider.
Tough TG-6 is 78 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Tough TG-6 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Tough TG-6
134 × 91 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Tough TG-6
134 × 72 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Tough TG-6
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Tough TG-6: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Tough TG-6
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AF points / zones
1053 vs 759 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Weight
580 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Tough TG-6
Pros
- ✓15m waterproof + 2.1m shockproof
- ✓f/2.0 25-100mm equivalent zoom
- ✓1cm Variable Macro System
- ✓4K30 + 1080p120 slow-mo
- ✓Built-in GPS + fisheye converter support
Cons
- –1/2.3-inch small sensor
- –Superseded by TG-7 (no USB-C)
- –Fixed non-touch LCD
- –Micro USB 2.0 only
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Tough TG-6 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Tough TG-6 — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Tough TG-6 and Alpha 7 IV?
Tough TG-6 is 12 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Tough TG-6 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
Tough TG-6 does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Tough TG-6 or the Alpha 7 IV?
Tough TG-6 reaches 11 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Tough TG-6 and Alpha 7 IV?
Tough TG-6 weighs 580 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Tough TG-6 is 78 g lighter.
Do the Tough TG-6 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
Tough TG-6: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Tough TG-6 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
Tough TG-6: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Tough TG-6 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Tough TG-6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Tough TG-6 launched at $449 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Tough TG-6 is $2,050 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of OM System and Sony press materials.