Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX80
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91 Imaging
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Portability
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40 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed June 2013
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-2 iHS was introduced 6 months later than the WX80 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony WX80
| TG-2 iHS | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| WX80 | TG-2 iHS |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony WX80
| TG-2 iHS | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has external dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the WX80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and WX80.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX80 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
great battery life (350 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lighter than average (124 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX80 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-06-28 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-8.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 610 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | OLED | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 shots | 240 shots |
| Battery type | 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 | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $380 | $276 |