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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was released 17 months after the WX150 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony WX150

 TG-2 iHS WX150 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 17 months
Screen resolution610k461kSharper screen (+149k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 WX150 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony WX150

 TG-2 iHS WX150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features outer measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the WX150.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and WX150.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX150 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony WX150 Portrait photography details
27
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
68
great battery life (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (133g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Sony WX150
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony WX150
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-28 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 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 speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 230 gr (0.51 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format 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 recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $300