Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A99 II

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A99 II, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A99 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the A99 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features exterior 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 A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A99 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the A99 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and A99 II is 91 and 57 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and A99 II.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A99 II will show more detail due to its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.