Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A37

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A37, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 14 months after the A37 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to 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") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A37 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the A37.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and A37 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and A37.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A37 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.