Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV 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
- Revealed June 2013
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony RX100 IV
TG-2 iHS | RX100 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
RX100 IV | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Released | June 2015 | June 2013 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 610k | Crisper screen (+619k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX100 IV
TG-2 iHS | RX100 IV | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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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 |