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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W710

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W710, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 6 months later than the W710 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony W710

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS W710 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 W710 TG-2 iHS 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W710

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS W710 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the W710.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W710 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and W710.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
27
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
35
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
Sony W710 Street photography info
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than average (114g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
68
 great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
71
 lighter than average (114 grams)
 offers focus by touch
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony W710
46
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 great battery pack (350 per charge)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
36
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
34
 pretty wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 lighter than average (114g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W710 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W710
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-28 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology OLED TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery 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 feature    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $90