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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX100V

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Updated by Sony HX200V
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX100V Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX100V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 21 months after the HX100V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony HX100V

 TG-2 iHS HX100V 
IntroducedJune 2013October 2011More modern by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 HX100V TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k610kClearer display (+311k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX100V

 TG-2 iHS HX100V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has external dimensions 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 HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the HX100V.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and HX100V.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX100V to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
Sony HX100V Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony HX100V Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
68
great battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (577 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony HX100V Landscape photography information
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
Sony HX100V Vlogging features
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
25
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (577g)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX100V
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-28 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
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 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 577g (1.27 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $380 $429