Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony a3500

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony a3500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 8 months prior to the a3500 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the a3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony a3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the a3500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and a3500 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and a3500.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony a3500 will give greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.