Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W350
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W350 Overview
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").

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W350 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony W350
TG-2 iHS | W350 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
W350 | TG-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W350
TG-2 iHS | W350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W350 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-06-28 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 610 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - |
Type of battery | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $380 | $200 |