Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony WX150
TG-2 iHS | WX150 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 17 months |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+149k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
WX150 | TG-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony WX150
TG-2 iHS | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |