Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6100
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Released August 2019
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6100 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A6100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-2 iHS was unveiled 7 years prior to the A6100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the A6100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony A6100
TG-2 iHS | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
A6100 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Released | August 2019 | June 2013 | Fresher by 75 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 610k | Crisper screen (+312k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A6100
TG-2 iHS | A6100 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A6100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the A6100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and A6100 is 91 and 81 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and A6100.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6100 will render more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-06-28 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 425 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 610k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lbs) | 396g (0.87 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 420 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-90B | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $380 | $748 |