Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A200
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A200 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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Revealed July 2008
- Newer Model is Sony A230
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A200 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony A200, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-2 iHS was manufactured 5 years after the A200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the A200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony A200
TG-2 iHS | A200 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | July 2008 | More modern by 61 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 230k | Crisper display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
A200 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A200
TG-2 iHS | A200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got 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) and the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony A200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the A200.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and A200 is 91 and 66 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and A200.
As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A200 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-06-28 | 2008-07-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 610 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lb) | 572g (1.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 521 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | Compact Flash |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $380 | $100 |