Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX1

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony WX1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 3 years after the WX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has 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 WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and WX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.