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 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
Tough TG-6
Wins
Alpha 7 V
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 12 MP)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V 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 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Tough TG-6 is 5mm shorter and 10mm thinner than Alpha 7 V but it is also 4mm wider.
Tough TG-6 is 115 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Tough TG-6 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
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 V
130 × 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 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Tough TG-6
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
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 V
✓ 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 695 g — lower is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 630 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car, Train…
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
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 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
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 V?
Alpha 7 V 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 V?
Tough TG-6 is 12 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Tough TG-6 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
Tough TG-6 does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Tough TG-6 or the Alpha 7 V?
Tough TG-6 reaches 11 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Tough TG-6 and Alpha 7 V?
Tough TG-6 weighs 580 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Tough TG-6 is 115 g lighter.
Do the Tough TG-6 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
Tough TG-6: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Tough TG-6 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
Tough TG-6: No. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Tough TG-6 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Tough TG-6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Tough TG-6 launched at $449 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Tough TG-6 is $2,450 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.