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Tough TG-7 Industry

TG-7-based industrial microscope documentation kit with Super Adapter, rugged body, C4K video, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and HDMI output.

$1,699

Launch price

Released Jan 2025

vs
Alpha 1 II

Sony

Alpha 1 II

50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.

$6,499

Launch price

Released Nov 2024

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

2categories

Tough TG-7 Industry

Travel

Wins

7categories

Alpha 1 II

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Tough TG-7 Industry wins 1 categories·Alpha 1 II wins 4 categories
  • BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 25)
  • BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 46 frames)
  • BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 12 MP)
  • BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • ATough TG-7 Industry has lower Weight (249 g vs 743 g)

Key specs at a glance

Tough TG-7 IndustryAlpha 1 II
Resolution12 MP50.1 MP
Sensor1/2.3 inchFull Frame
ISO max12,80032,000
Burst20 fps30 fps
4K30 fps120 fps
IBISNo8.5-stop
Weight249 g743 g
Battery640 shots520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Tough TG-7 Industry

114 × 66 × 33 mm

249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Alpha 1 II front view

Alpha 1 II

136 × 97 × 83 mm

743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)

Tough TG-7 Industry is 22mm narrower, 31mm shorter, and 50mm thinner than Alpha 1 II.

Tough TG-7 Industry is 494 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.

Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Tough TG-7 Industry · 83mm Alpha 1 II

Sensor size, to scale

Alpha 1 II

35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame

862 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

Tough TG-7 Industry: mount data unavailable

Alpha 1 II

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

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

Use caseTough TG-7 IndustryAlpha 1 II
Portrait
1.0Limited
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.0Limited
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
1.5Limited
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Wildlife
5.5Fair
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
3.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Tough TG-7 Industry

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 113.9, 65.8, 32.7

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    249 g vs 743 g — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds MOV

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Alpha 1 II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II

  • AF points / zones

    759 vs 25 — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…

  • RAW buffer depth

    200 frames vs 46 frames — higher is better

  • Resolution

    50.1 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Max video bit rateBoth 150 Mbps
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Tough TG-7 Industry

Pros

  • Microscope adapter kit
  • Rugged TG-7 platform
  • C4K video
  • HDMI review workflow

Cons

  • Specialized industrial kit
  • Small sensor
  • Much pricier than TG-7 body

Alpha 1 II

Pros

  • 50MP stacked sensor
  • 30fps blackout-free burst
  • 8K 30p video
  • Best Sony AF

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Complex menus
  • Large files

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Tough TG-7 Industry
Alpha 1 II
Resolution
12 MP
50.1 MP4.2× more
Sensor type
1/2.3" high-speed BSI CMOS
Full Frame Stacked Exmor RS CMOS
Sensor size
1/2.3 inch
35.9 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
Tough TG-7 Industry
Alpha 1 II
Aperture
f/2.0-4.9
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
25-100 mm
Tough TG-7 Industry
Alpha 1 II
Processor
TruePic VIII
BIONZ XR + AI processing unit
Tough TG-7 Industry
Alpha 1 II
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
12,800
32,000+1.3 stops
ISO max (expanded)
12,800
102,400
Tough TG-7 Industry
Alpha 1 II
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/2000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, Tough TG-7 Industry or Alpha 1 II?

Alpha 1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Tough TG-7 Industry — 50.1MP — excellent for large prints and crops.

What's the resolution difference between the Tough TG-7 Industry and Alpha 1 II?

Tough TG-7 Industry is 12 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Tough TG-7 Industry and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?

Tough TG-7 Industry does not have IBIS, while Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Tough TG-7 Industry or the Alpha 1 II?

Tough TG-7 Industry reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Tough TG-7 Industry and Alpha 1 II?

Tough TG-7 Industry weighs 249 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Tough TG-7 Industry is 494 g lighter.

Do the Tough TG-7 Industry and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?

Tough TG-7 Industry: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the Tough TG-7 Industry and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?

Tough TG-7 Industry: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Tough TG-7 Industry and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Tough TG-7 Industry the edge.

How much does each cost?

Tough TG-7 Industry launched at $1,699 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Tough TG-7 Industry is $4,800 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of OM System and Sony press materials.