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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX20V

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
  • New Model is Sony HX30V
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony HX20V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 12 months later than the HX20V and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony HX20V

 TG-2 iHS HX20V 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 HX20V TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k610kClearer screen (+312k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX20V

 TG-2 iHS HX20V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the HX20V.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and HX20V.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX20V to give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony HX20V Portrait photography information
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supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Sony HX20V Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
Sony HX20V Travel photography information
68
great battery power (350 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (254g)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony HX20V Landscape photography advice
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony HX20V Vlogging advice
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX20V
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-28 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 610 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology OLED XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 images 320 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $380 $397