Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7c
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Revealed September 2020

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7c Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A7c, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

The TG-2 iHS was brought out 8 years before the A7c and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7c Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony A7c
TG-2 iHS | A7c |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
A7c | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Revealed | September 2020 | ![]() | June 2013 | Fresher by 87 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 610k | Crisper display (+312k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A7c
TG-2 iHS | A7c | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers external dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the A7c.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and A7c is 91 and 78 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and A7c.
To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7c will provide more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7c Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Alpha A7c |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-06-28 | 2020-09-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 693 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 122 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 610k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 509 gr (1.12 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
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 | 740 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-90B | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $380 | $1,800 |