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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
Sony RX100 II
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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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 typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k610kSharper screen (+619k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX100 II

 TG-2 iHS RX100 II 
AnnouncedJune 2013June 2013Similar generation
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography information
27
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
Sony RX100 II Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
Sony RX100 II Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography info
Sony RX100 II Travel photography info
68
good battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
80
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than others (281 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 II
46
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
74
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 II Vlogging highlights
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
37
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (281g)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX100 II
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony 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