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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 III
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 V
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 23 months prior to the RX100 IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the RX100 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony RX100 IV

 TG-2 iHS RX100 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 RX100 IV TG-2 iHS 
ReleasedJune 2015June 2013Fresher by 23 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k610kCrisper screen (+619k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 TG-2 iHS RX100 IV 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the RX100 IV.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and RX100 IV is 91 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will render extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Portrait photography camera
27
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
Sony RX100 IV Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 IV Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (16.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography factors
68
great battery power (350 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
86
lighter than competition in class (298 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography highlights
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
74
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging information
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
81
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (298 grams)
missing mic support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX100 IV
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-28 2015-06-10
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 298g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 562
Other
Battery life 350 photos 280 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $380 $898