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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX7V

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX7V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony HX7V

 TG-2 iHS HX7V 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 HX7V TG-2 iHS 
Screen resolution921k610kClearer screen (+311k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX7V

 TG-2 iHS HX7V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX7V size comparison

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

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
Sony HX7V Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX7V Landscape photography highlights
46
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
Sony HX7V Vlogging details
36
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX7V
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-28 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology OLED XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $380 $499