Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony QX100
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Launched September 2013
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony QX100 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony QX100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") come with different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-2 iHS was announced 2 months earlier than the QX100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony QX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony QX100
TG-2 iHS | QX100 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 0k | Sharper screen (+610k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
QX100 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony QX100
TG-2 iHS | QX100 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | September 2013 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony QX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the QX100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and QX100 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and QX100.
As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony QX100 will offer you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Category | Waterproof | Lens-style |
Announced | 2013-06-28 | 2013-09-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | - |
Display resolution | 610k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | OLED | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | None |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 200 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-90B | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $380 | $268 |