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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX80

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX80 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony WX80
(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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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX80 Overview

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").

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The 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 dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kClearer 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 
RevealedJune 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX80 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
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 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
35
 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
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
67
 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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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
40
 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
45
 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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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
68
 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
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 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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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
46
 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
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 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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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Sony WX80
36
 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
35
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony WX80
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony 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