Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX10V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX10V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was released 17 months later than the HX10V making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX10V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the HX10V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.