Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Released May 2012
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Olympus SP-100 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SP-100 was announced 22 months later than the TG-1 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-100 matches up versus the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
SP-100 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Released | January 2014 | May 2012 | More recent by 22 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus SP-100
TG-1 iHS | SP-100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 610k | 460k | Sharper screen (+150k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
SP-100 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-100 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 and the TG-1 iHS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and TG-1 iHS is 63 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and TG-1 iHS.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-100 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2012-05-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 610k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 594 gr (1.31 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 350 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $400 | $399 |