Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100
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![Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS/Olympus-TG-2-iHS-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced August 2012
- Later Model is Sony RX100 II
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") posses different sensor sizing.
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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 11 months later than the RX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony RX100
TG-2 iHS | RX100 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
RX100 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 610k | Clearer display (+619k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX100
TG-2 iHS | RX100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the RX100.
![Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 size comparison Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and RX100 is 91 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and RX100.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 will give you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-2 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-28 | 2012-08-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
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 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 610k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | OLED | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 330 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-90B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $380 | $448 |