Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A100

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 7 years after the A100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the A100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and A100 is 91 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and A100.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.