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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1R

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony RX1R II
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1R Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX1R, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was brought out at a similar time to the RX1R so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony RX1R

 TG-2 iHS RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 RX1R TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution1229k610kSharper display (+619k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX1R

 TG-2 iHS RX1R 
LaunchedJune 2013June 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has external dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX1R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the RX1R.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and RX1R.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R will resolve more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1R Portrait photography highlights
27
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
82
manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
Sony RX1R Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (482g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R Landscape photography details
46
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
66
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX1R
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-28 2013-06-26
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology OLED Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 482 gr (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 350 images 270 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $380 $2,798