Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R III
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R 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
- Revealed May 2012
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R III Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony A7R III
TG-1 iHS | A7R III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
A7R III | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Introduced | October 2017 | May 2012 | More modern by 66 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 610k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R III Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
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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 |