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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX30V

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX20V
  • New Model is Sony HX50V
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX30V Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony HX30V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 17 months later than the HX30V making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony HX30V

 TG-2 iHS HX30V 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2012More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 HX30V TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution922k610kClearer display (+312k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX30V

 TG-2 iHS HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the HX30V.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and HX30V.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to offer you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX30V Portrait photography highlights
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offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography advice
Sony HX30V Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
Sony HX30V Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony HX30V Travel photography advice
68
great battery (350 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX30V
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-28 2012-02-28
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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology OLED XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 230 grams (0.51 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
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 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 pictures 320 pictures
Battery form 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 feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $420