Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A58

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony A58, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 5 months before the A58 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony A58 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the A58.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and A58 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and A58.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A58 will produce extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.