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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W730

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W730 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W730, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 6 months later than the W730 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony W730

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS W730 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 W730 TG-2 iHS 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W730

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS W730 
RevealedJune 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features 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) whilst the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the W730.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W730 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and W730.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
27
 has face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
35
 MP count good (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Sony W730 Street photography features
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than average (122g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
Sony W730 Sports photography info
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery life (350 per charge)
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Sony W730
68
 good battery life (350 CIPA)
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
 lighter than average (122 grams)
 includes focus via touch
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
Sony W730 Landscape photography features
46
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 good battery life (350 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
39
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
36
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic jack
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than average (122 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W730 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W730
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-28 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech OLED TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type 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 recording    
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $380 $138