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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6400

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed January 2019
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6400 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony A6400

 TG-2 iHS A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A6400 TG-2 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2019June 2013Fresher by 67 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k610kClearer display (+312k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A6400

 TG-2 iHS A6400 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6400 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
27
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony A6400 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography factors
Sony A6400 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
87
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony A6400 Landscape photography factors
46
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
Sony A6400 Vlogging info
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A6400
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Alpha a6400
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Alpha a6400
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-06-28 2019-01-15
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 403 gr (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 350 photos 410 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $380 $898