Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
- New Model is Sony HX300
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V Overview
Below is a extended review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony HX200V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-2 iHS was announced 14 months later than the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony HX200V
| TG-2 iHS | HX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | May 2012 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| HX200V | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 610k | Sharper screen (+312k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX200V
| TG-2 iHS | HX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features outside 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 HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the HX200V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and HX200V.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX200V to offer greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-06-28 | 2012-05-11 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 610 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | OLED | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.40 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 583 gr (1.29 lbs) |
| 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 shots | 450 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | 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 feature | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $380 | $480 |