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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A58

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A58 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony A57
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A58 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony A58

 TG-2 iHS A58 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k460kClearer screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A58 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A58

 TG-2 iHS A58 
IntroducedJune 2013November 2013Same generation
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A58 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony A58 Portrait photography info
27
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony A58 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Sony A58
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (690 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography features
Sony A58 Travel photography features
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
better than average battery (690 shots)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
Sony A58 Landscape photography features
46
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (690 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Sony A58
36
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A58
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony SLT-A58
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-06-28 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 610k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 492 grams (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 753
Other
Battery life 350 shots 690 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $645