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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H50 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H50 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H50, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was released 4 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony H50

 TG-2 iHS H50 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 55 months
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 H50 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony H50

 TG-2 iHS H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the H50.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and H50.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-2 iHS to render more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony H50
27
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Sony H50
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (547g)
low resolution (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
34
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony H50
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-28 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $380 $80