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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2100 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2100 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 3 years after the S2100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony S2100

 TG-2 iHS S2100 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S2100 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony S2100

 TG-2 iHS S2100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers external measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2100 in the all new 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 at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the S2100.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and S2100.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-2 iHS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
27
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony S2100 Travel photography advice
68
great battery life (350 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
46
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
36
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony S2100
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 230g (0.51 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
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 All around 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 images -
Battery style 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 One One
Retail price $380 $0