Main
Model
Price
Advantages
launch
Announced
Body type
Camera subcategory
Sensor
Effective pixels
Max resolution
Sensor size
Sensor type
Processor
Image ratio w:h
Sensor photo detectors
Image
ISO
Boosted ISO (minimum)
Boosted ISO (maximum)
White balance presets
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Image stabilization notes
Uncompressed format
JPEG quality levels
CIPA image stabilization rating
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed
Maximum shutter speed
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Manual exposure mode
Subject / scene modes
Built-in flash
External flash
Flash modes
Continuous drive
Self-timer
Metering modes
Exposure compensation
WB Bracketing
AE Bracketing
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD
Screen size
Screen dots
Touch screen
Screen type
Live view
Viewfinder type
Viewfinder coverage
Viewfinder magnification
Viewfinder resolution
Videography features
File Format
Microphone
Speaker
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.)
Optical zoom
Maximum aperture
Autofocus
Digital zoom
Manual focus
Normal focus range
Macro focus range
Number of focus points
Lens mount
Focal length multiplier
Physical
Weight (inc. batteries)
Dimensions
Environmentally sealed
Battery
Battery details
Battery Life (CIPA)
Storage
Storage types
Connectivity
USB
HDMI
Microphone port
Headphone port
Wireless
Wireless notes
Remote control
Other features
Orientation sensor
Timelapse recording
GPS
GPS notes
Samples
Videos
Main
Model
Price
Advantages
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 20.0 fps
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
Main
Model
Price
Advantages
SENSOR Effective pixels: 42 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 7952 x 5304
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-32000 (expands to 50-102400)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (minimum): 50
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 102400
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
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,440,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Electronic
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 425
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 650
Summary
The Alpha a7R III highest resolution of 7952 x 5304 pixels (42 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Tough TG-5 maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Alpha a7R III is equipped with larger sensor compared to the Tough TG-5: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). It is the most significant specification of this camera as large sensor lets the camera owner to shoot photos of the more professional quality. The Alpha a7R III offers a wider ISO range of 100-32000 than 100-12800 ISO range of the Tough TG-5. This ISO numbers allow you to shoot good quality photos in dim light situations. The Alpha a7R III provides more presets of white balance - 10. This option gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Alpha a7R III has more number of focus points than the Tough TG-5: 425 vs 25. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects which are not centred.
The Alpha a7R III is produced with tilting display which will allow the camera owner to shoot pictures from any interesting perspective. The Alpha a7R III screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,440,000 in compare to 460,000 dots of the Tough TG-5 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Alpha a7R III has better lowest (30 seconds) and maximum (1/8000 second) shutter speeds.
The Tough TG-5 is produced with built-in flash. The Alpha a7R III supports external flash. It provides perfect control over the exposure and lighting of the subject in dim light and in bright light situations when the camera owner needs to fill-flash. The Alpha a7R III battery life is better in compare to the Tough TG-5 battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to make 650 shots with the Alpha a7R III and only 340 with the Tough TG-5. The Tough TG-5 weighs 250g which is 407g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Alpha a7R III. The Tough TG-5 is equipped with built-in GPS. Recording GPS data can be useful if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the image metadata and see exactly where a picture was shot.
Taking into account the above differences the Alpha a7R III becomes the best buy. Get the lowest price on Amazon