Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A700
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A700 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony A700
TG-2 iHS | A700 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | December 2007 | More modern by 68 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
A700 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 610k | Crisper screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A700
TG-2 iHS | A700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A700 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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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 |