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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W510

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W510 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W510 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony W510, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was released 2 years later than the W510 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony W510

 TG-2 iHS W510 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 W510 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W510

 TG-2 iHS W510 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the W510.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and W510 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and W510.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger TG-2 iHS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony W510 Portrait photography details
27
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography advice
Sony W510 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (350 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W510
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-28 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology OLED Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $99