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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A350

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A380
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A350 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony A350, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 5 years later than the A350 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony A350

 TG-2 iHS A350 
IntroducedJune 2013June 2008Fresher by 62 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A350 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A350

 TG-2 iHS A350 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony A350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the A350.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and A350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and A350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A350 will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony A350 Portrait photography highlights
27
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
Sony A350 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
more heavy than others in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
51
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (674g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony A350 Landscape photography information
46
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
Sony A350 Vlogging features
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
9
no video
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A350
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-06-28 2008-06-06
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 674g (1.49 lbs)
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 rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $380 $600