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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX50V

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Released June 2013
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony HX50V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was launched 3 months later than the HX50V and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony HX50V

 TG-2 iHS HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 HX50V TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution921k610kClearer display (+311k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX50V

 TG-2 iHS HX50V 
LaunchedJune 2013April 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the HX50V.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and HX50V.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony HX50V Portrait photography information
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has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
Sony HX50V Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
Sony HX50V Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (350 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (400 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
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great battery life (350 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition (272g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
46
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
Sony HX50V Vlogging details
36
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX50V
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-28 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech OLED XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.51 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 400 pictures
Battery format 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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $380 $439