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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W690

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W690 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 W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W690 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony W690

 TG-2 iHS W690 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012More recent by 17 months
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 W690 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W690

 TG-2 iHS W690 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W690 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony W690
27
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Sony W690 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Sony W690
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography info
Sony W690 Travel photography info
68
good battery life (350 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
Sony W690 Vlogging details
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W690
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-28 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech OLED ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 220 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $380 $297