Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
38
89 Imaging
51 Features
74 Overall
60
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Announced June 2013
- Previous Model is Sony RX100
- Updated by Sony RX100 III
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-2 iHS was launched very close to the RX100 II so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony RX100 II
TG-2 iHS | RX100 II |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
RX100 II | TG-2 iHS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 610k | Sharper screen (+619k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX100 II
TG-2 iHS | RX100 II | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | June 2013 | June 2013 | Similar generation | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the RX100 II.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and RX100 II.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 II will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-28 | 2013-06-27 |
Body design | 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 610k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | OLED | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lb) | 281 grams (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 350 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-90B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $380 | $598 |