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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S930

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S930 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S930 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony S930, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was released 4 years after the S930 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony S930

 TG-2 iHS S930 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 55 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution610k112kCrisper display (+498k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S930 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony S930

 TG-2 iHS S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony S930 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the S930.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and S930.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-2 iHS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony S930 Portrait photography info
27
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Sony S930
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Sony S930
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (350 per charge)
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Sony S930
68
good battery power (350 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
46
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
good battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony S930
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-28 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.4"
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 photos -
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 / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $380 $219