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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R III

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R III Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony A7R III, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 6 years prior to the A7R III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the A7R III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony A7R III

 TG-1 iHS A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 A7R III TG-1 iHS 
IntroducedOctober 2017May 2012More modern by 66 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k610kCrisper screen (+830k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A7R III

 TG-1 iHS A7R III 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony A7R III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the A7R III.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and A7R III is 91 and 63 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and A7R III.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R III will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
86
manual focus
great megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography information
Sony A7R III Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
Sony A7R III Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (650 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R III Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery life (350 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
great megapixels (42MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R III Landscape photography highlights
46
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (650 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
Sony A7R III Vlogging information
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A7R III
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-05-08 2017-10-25
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 610 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 657 grams (1.45 pounds)
Physical 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 All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 350 shots 650 shots
Battery form 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 shooting
Storage media - Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots Single 2
Retail price $399 $2,800