Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and RX100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

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.