Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6400

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony A6400, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 6 years earlier than the A6400 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the A6400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has 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) and the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony A6400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the A6400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and A6400 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and A6400.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6400 will provide you with more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.