Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A300
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Announced January 2008
- Refreshed by Sony A330
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A300 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A300, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is pretty close but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 5 years after the A300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the A300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony A300
TG-2 iHS | A300 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2008 | More modern by 66 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
A300 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A300
TG-2 iHS | A300 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the A300.
![Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A300 size comparison Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A300-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and A300 is 91 and 64 respectively.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and A300.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A300 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-06-28 | 2008-01-30 |
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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 610 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 pounds) | 632g (1.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 538 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | - |
Battery type | 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 launch | $380 | $0 |