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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, ISO 100-51200 (expands to 50-204800)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (minimum): 50
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 204800
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Shutter priority: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Manual exposure mode: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via hot shoe or flash sync port)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes (3 frames, H/L selectable)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,440,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Electronic
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 693
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 650
Summary
The Alpha a9 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Olympus Tough TG-5 maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Alpha a9 has bigger sensor than the Olympus Tough TG-5: Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). It is the most important specification of this model because large sensor allows the camera owner to capture pictures of the more professional quality. The Alpha a9 has a wider ISO range of 100-51200 than 100-12800 ISO range of the Olympus Tough TG-5. Such ISO range let the photographer to capture better pictures in dim light situations. The Alpha a9 offers more number of white balance presets - 10. This specification gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Alpha a9 has more focus points than the Olympus Tough TG-5: 693 vs 25. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock during tracking a moving object.
The Alpha a9 is equipped with tilting LCD which will let the camera owner to shoot images from any odd perspective. The Alpha a9 screen is better as it has more screen dots 1,440,000 in comparison to 460,000 dots of the Olympus Tough TG-5 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Alpha a9 is equipped with a touch screen. The Alpha a9 has better slowest (30 seconds) and highest (1/8000 second) shutter speeds.
The Olympus Tough TG-5 is equipped with built-in flash. The Alpha a9 supports external flash. An external flash provides perfect control over the exposure and lighting of the object in low light or in bright light situations where you need to fill-flash. The Alpha a9 battery life is better in compare to the Olympus Tough TG-5 battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to make 650 shots with the Alpha a9 and only 340 with the Tough TG-5. The Olympus Tough TG-5 weighs 250g that is 423g lighter than the weight of the Alpha a9. The Olympus Tough TG-5 is produced with built-in GPS. This feature can be convenient for the travel photographer, to be able to check the photo metadata and see exactly where a photo was taken.
The Alpha a9 has 19 advantages and the Olympus Tough TG-5 only 4 so the Alpha a9 will become the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon