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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W330

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W330 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W330, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was introduced 3 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony W330

 TG-2 iHS W330 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 W330 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W330

 TG-2 iHS W330 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides external 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) whilst the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the W330.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and W330 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and W330.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W330 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony W330 Portrait photography details
27
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
Sony W330 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Sony W330
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Sony W330
68
good battery pack (350 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
46
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
36
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
26
really wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W330
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-28 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $170