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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX400V

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX400V Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX400V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 7 months prior to the HX400V so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony HX400V

 TG-2 iHS HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 HX400V TG-2 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2013Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k610kCrisper display (+311k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX400V

 TG-2 iHS HX400V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides external measurements 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 HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the HX400V.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and HX400V.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
27
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
Sony HX400V Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
Sony HX400V Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
Sony HX400V Travel photography information
68
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (660 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
46
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
Sony HX400V Vlogging features
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX400V
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-28 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options - Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $380 $448