Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7 III
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(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 - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Introduced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Old Model is Sony A7 II
- Replacement is Sony A7 IV
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7 III Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7 III, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-1 iHS was revealed 6 years before the A7 III which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the A7 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7 III Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Alpha A7 III. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony A7 III
TG-1 iHS | A7 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
A7 III | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | May 2012 | More modern by 70 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 610k | Sharper screen (+312k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A7 III
TG-1 iHS | A7 III | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the A7 III.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and A7 III is 91 and 63 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and A7 III.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 III will give you extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Type | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-05-08 | 2018-02-27 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 693 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 610k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 650 gr (1.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 610 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI90B | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Price at release | $399 | $1,998 |