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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W560

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W560 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 W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W560 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W560, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 2 years after the W560 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony W560

 TG-2 iHS W560 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 31 months
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 W560 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W560

 TG-2 iHS W560 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the W560.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and W560.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W560 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony W560 Portrait photography details
27
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Sony W560
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor 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 W560
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Sony W560
68
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony W560 Landscape photography info
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
Sony W560 Vlogging information
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W560
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech OLED Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery 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 recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $380 $139