Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony TX100V
TG-2 iHS | TX100V | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
TX100V | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 610k | Crisper display (+619k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony TX100V
TG-2 iHS | TX100V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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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 |