Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX7V

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX7V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 24 months later than the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has outer dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX7V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the HX7V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and HX7V.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX7V to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.