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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W370, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was revealed 3 years after the W370 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony W370

 TG-2 iHS W370 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 W370 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W370

 TG-2 iHS W370 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the W370.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and W370.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-2 iHS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
27
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography advice
Sony W370 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proof
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
58
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
46
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
36
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W370
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-28 2010-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $380 $230