Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony QX100

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.