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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony WX30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 24 months later than the WX30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony WX30

 TG-2 iHS WX30 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2011Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 WX30 TG-2 iHS 
Display resolution922k610kCrisper display (+312k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony WX30

 TG-2 iHS WX30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony WX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the WX30.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and WX30.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony WX30 Portrait photography details
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supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX30 Landscape photography advice
46
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony WX30
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-28 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 610k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $259