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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2000 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
  • Released June 2013
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 3 years after the S2000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony S2000

 TG-2 iHS S2000 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S2000 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony S2000

 TG-2 iHS S2000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the S2000.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and S2000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-2 iHS to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
27
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Sony S2000
68
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
46
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony S2000
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-28 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (0.51 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $225