Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony HX90V

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony HX90V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 21 months earlier than the HX90V making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides outside dimensions 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 HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the HX90V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and HX90V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS will be behind in sensor tech.