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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A700

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A700 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 A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2007
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Successor is Sony A77
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A700 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony A700, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 5 years after the A700 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony A700

 TG-2 iHS A700 
RevealedJune 2013December 2007More modern by 68 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A700 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution920k610kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A700

 TG-2 iHS A700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with external measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony A700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the A700.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and A700 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and A700.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS uses the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The more recent TG-2 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony A700 Portrait photography advice
27
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony A700 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography factors
Sony A700 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography info
Sony A700 Travel photography info
68
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
46
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
Sony A700 Vlogging information
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
9
no video
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A700
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-06-28 2007-12-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data 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 230g (0.51 pounds) 768g (1.69 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Style of battery 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
Type of storage - Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail cost $380 $1,000