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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W650

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W650 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W650 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W650, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 18 months after the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony W650

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS W650 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 W650 TG-2 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W650

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS W650 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides physical measurements 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W650 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the W650.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W650 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and W650.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W650 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography features
Sony W650 Portrait photography features
27
 has face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
34
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (124 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography factors
Sony W650 Sports photography factors
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery life (350 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
68
 great battery life (350 per charge)
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 missing Timelapse recording
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
 lighter than others (124 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
46
 rather wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 great battery life (350 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
43
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
36
 rather wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone support
33
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lighter than others (124g)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W650 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W650
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology OLED Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
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 shots 220 shots
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    
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $140