Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony QX30

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony QX30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was released 14 months earlier than the QX30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys physical 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 QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony QX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the QX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and QX30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and QX30.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony QX30 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.