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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 7 months before the WX350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony WX350

 TG-2 iHS WX350 
Screen resolution610k460kClearer screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 WX350 TG-2 iHS 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2013More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony WX350

 TG-2 iHS WX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the WX350.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and WX350.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX350 to offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
27
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
decent MP (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
68
great battery power (350 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
72
good battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
46
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony WX350
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-28 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 610k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs 470 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $380 $270