Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A300

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and A300 is 91 and 64 respectively.

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.