Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.