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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7c

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony A7c
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony A7c

 TG-2 iHS A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A7c TG-2 iHS 
RevealedSeptember 2020June 2013Fresher by 87 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k610kCrisper 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 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7c size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony A7c Portrait photography info
27
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
Sony A7c Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography advice
Sony A7c Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
88
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (740 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Sony A7c
68
great battery power (350 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
86
good battery (740 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony A7c Landscape photography factors
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony A7c Vlogging advice
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
86
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A7c
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Alpha A7c
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