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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A390

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A390 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A380
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A390 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony A390, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 2 years after the A390 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the A390 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony A390

 TG-2 iHS A390 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2010Newer by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A390 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A390

 TG-2 iHS A390 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has external measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony A390 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the A390.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A390 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and A390 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and A390.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A390 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography features
Sony A390 Portrait photography features
27
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
Sony A390 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography features
Sony A390 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (350 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low battery (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony A390 Travel photography advice
68
great battery (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony A390 Landscape photography details
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
great battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony A390 Vlogging advice
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A390
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-06-28 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 lbs) 549g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 607
Other
Battery life 350 photos 230 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $380 $500