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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX70

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 18 months after the WX70 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS WX70 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 WX70 TG-2 iHS 
Display resolution922k610kCrisper display (+312k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS WX70 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the WX70.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and WX70.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
27
 includes face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
34
 good MP (16MP)
 provides face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography advice
Sony WX70 Street photography advice
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
68
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 good battery power (350 shots)
 slow fps (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
68
 good battery power (350 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
 lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
 has focus by touch
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
46
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 good battery power (350 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
36
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic port
36
 relatively wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (114g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 missing microphone port
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony WX70
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-28 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 610k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech OLED XtraFine TFT LCD display
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 speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB 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
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
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 All around 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form 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 feature    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $380 $242