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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony S2000, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was released 2 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony S2000

 TG-1 iHS S2000 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2010More recent by 29 months
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S2000 TG-1 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony S2000

 TG-1 iHS S2000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony S2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the S2000.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and S2000.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-1 iHS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer TG-1 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
68
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
46
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony S2000
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $225