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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX10 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
  • Released June 2013
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX10 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony TX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was announced 23 months after the TX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the TX10 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 TX10

 TG-2 iHS TX10 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2011Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TX10 TG-2 iHS 
Screen resolution921k610kSharper screen (+311k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony TX10

 TG-2 iHS TX10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features outside 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) and the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony TX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the TX10.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and TX10.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX10 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony TX10 Portrait photography details
27
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
Sony TX10 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony TX10 Landscape photography factors
46
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
Sony TX10 Vlogging details
36
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony TX10
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-28 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech OLED XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $309