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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A9 II

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A9 II 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A9
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A9 II Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A9 II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 7 years earlier than the A9 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the A9 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony A9 II

 TG-2 iHS A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A9 II TG-2 iHS 
RevealedOctober 2019June 2013Fresher by 76 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k610kCrisper display (+830k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A9 II

 TG-2 iHS A9 II 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A9 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the A9 II.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and A9 II is 91 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and A9 II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A9 II will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography features
Sony A9 II Portrait photography features
27
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
85
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
Sony A9 II Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (690 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Sony A9 II
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
73
good battery pack (690 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony A9 II Landscape photography details
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (690 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
Sony A9 II Vlogging details
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A9 II
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Type Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-06-28 2019-10-03
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 678 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 690 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Dual
Retail price $380 $4,498