Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony S950

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony S950, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 4 years later than the S950 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with outer 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) while the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the S950.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and S950.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-2 iHS to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.