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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A450

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A450 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony A450

 TG-2 iHS A450 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A450 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A450

 TG-2 iHS A450 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A450 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography features
Sony A450 Portrait photography features
27
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Sony A450 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
Sony A450 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Sony A450
68
good battery pack (350 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
60
better than average battery life (1,050 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony A450 Landscape photography advice
46
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Sony A450
36
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A450
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-06-28 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology OLED TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 560 grams (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life 350 shots 1050 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $1,241