• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 168.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-WX10 advantages over Olympus TG-2

  • Less expensive
    $260 vs $380 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    168 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Lighter weight
    162g vs 230g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    16.2 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Olympus TG-2 advantages over Sony DSC-WX10

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.55 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.4
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Fast startup
    ~1.00 vs 2.1 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • More dots on screen
    610k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    25 vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Fast shutter lag; Full HD movie recording; 7x optical zoom; Good battery life; 10 fps burst mode; Good print quality.

  • Confusing shooting modes; Soft corners at wide angle; Image noise even at lowest ISO; Cramped controls; LCD difficult to see in bright sunlight.

  • Read our Sony DSC-WX10 Express Review

  • Fast f/2 lens at wide angle; Decent image quality for its class; Excellent waterproof and rugged specs; Solid feature set, including the cool Microscopic Macro function for super closeups; Aperture priority mode; Peppy performance and good battery life; Accepts conversion lenses.

  • Tendency to underexpose shots in Auto mode; Aggressive noise reduction smudges fine detail; Poor video quality with lots of artifacts; No built-in Wi-Fi.

  • Read our Olympus TG-2 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-WX5

Sony DSC-WX10
Sony DSC-WX5
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony DSC-WX10 vs Sony DSC-WX5

Olympus TG-2
Sony DSC-WX5
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus TG-2 vs Sony DSC-WX5

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX90

Sony DSC-WX10
Panasonic DMC-FX90
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Sony DSC-WX10 vs Panasonic DMC-FX90

Olympus TG-2
Panasonic DMC-FX90
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus TG-2 vs Panasonic DMC-FX90

Compared to Olympus TG-1

Sony DSC-WX10
Olympus TG-1
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony DSC-WX10 vs Olympus TG-1

Olympus TG-2
Olympus TG-1
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in GPS
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Olympus TG-2 vs Olympus TG-1

Compared to Samsung MV900F

Sony DSC-WX10
Samsung MV900F
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony DSC-WX10 vs Samsung MV900F

Olympus TG-2
Samsung MV900F
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus TG-2 vs Samsung MV900F

Compared to Olympus TG-3

Sony DSC-WX10
Olympus TG-3
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony DSC-WX10 vs Olympus TG-3

Olympus TG-2
Olympus TG-3
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More dots on screen
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus TG-2 vs Olympus TG-3

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