Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7R IV
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed June 2013
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- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Launched July 2019
- Replaced the Sony A7R III
- Later Model is Sony A7R V
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony A7R IV, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-2 iHS was manufactured 7 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the A7R IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony A7R IV
TG-2 iHS | A7R IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
A7R IV | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | June 2013 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 610k | Sharper display (+830k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A7R IV
TG-2 iHS | A7R IV | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the A7R IV.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and A7R IV is 91 and 62 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and A7R IV.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will deliver more detail due to its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
Category | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-06-28 | 2019-07-16 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 61 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 9504 x 6336 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 567 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 610 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 pounds) | 665g (1.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3344 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 670 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-90B | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Price at launch | $380 | $3,498 |