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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W220

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W220, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 4 years later than the W220 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony W220

 TG-2 iHS W220 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 55 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 W220 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W220

 TG-2 iHS W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the W220.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and W220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-2 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony W220 Portrait photography highlights
27
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
Sony W220 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (350 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
68
good battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony W220
46
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W220
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-28 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $160