Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W350

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W350, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was released 3 years after the W350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got outside 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 W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the W350.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and W350 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and W350.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W350 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-2 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.