Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 III

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 III, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 10 months earlier than the RX100 III and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers 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) whilst the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and RX100 III is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and RX100 III.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 III will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.