Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX400V
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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- Superseded the Sony HX300
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX400V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony HX400V
TG-2 iHS | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
HX400V | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | June 2013 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 610k | Crisper display (+311k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX400V
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Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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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 |