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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below is a complete review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was launched 2 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony TX100V

 TG-2 iHS TX100V 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TX100V TG-2 iHS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k610kCrisper display (+619k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony TX100V

 TG-2 iHS TX100V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features exterior 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 TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the TX100V.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and TX100V.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Sony TX100V
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
68
great battery power (350 per charge)
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
46
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
36
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
32
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony TX100V
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2013-06-28 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 610k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology OLED XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $380 $380