Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W690

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony W690, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 17 months later than the W690 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has 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) and the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and W690.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.