Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A99

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A99, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was released 7 months after the A99 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides outside dimensions 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 A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the A99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and A99 is 91 and 57 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and A99.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A99 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.