Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A450

Here is a extended review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony A450, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very close but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-2 iHS was released 3 years later than the A450 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the A450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features physical 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 A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the A450.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and A450 is 91 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and A450.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A450 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.