Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX10 IV

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX10 IV, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 5 years prior to the RX10 IV which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the RX10 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the RX10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and RX10 IV is 91 and 52 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and RX10 IV.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 IV will give more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.