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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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 - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2100 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 2 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony S2100

 TG-1 iHS S2100 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010More recent by 29 months
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S2100 TG-1 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony S2100

 TG-1 iHS S2100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the S2100.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and S2100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-1 iHS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony S2100 Portrait photography details
27
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
Sony S2100 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
46
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
36
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony S2100
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 230g (0.51 lb) 167g (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 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $0