Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A65

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A65, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 20 months later than the A65 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the A65.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and A65 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and A65.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A65 will result in more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.