Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Revealed September 2006
- New Model is Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2013
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-400 was announced 7 years prior to the TG-2 iHS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-400 scores against the TG-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
E-400 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus E-400
TG-2 iHS | E-400 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | September 2006 | Newer by 82 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 215k | Crisper screen (+395k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
E-400 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-400 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-400 compared to the TG-2 iHS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and TG-2 iHS is 77 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and TG-2 iHS.
Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-400 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-400 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2006-09-14 | 2013-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 215 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $599 | $380 |