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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W620 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W620, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 18 months later than the W620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony W620

 TG-2 iHS W620 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 W620 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W620

 TG-2 iHS W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got outside 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) and the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the W620.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and W620.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W620 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
27
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony W620 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
68
good battery power (350 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
46
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W620
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-28 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface 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
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $380 $102