Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6300

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 3 years earlier than the A6300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the A6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the A6300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and A6300 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and A6300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6300 will resolve extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.