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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Launched May 2012
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A7R III
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R V
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A7R IV, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 8 years before the A7R IV which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the A7R IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 TG-1 iHS A7R IV 

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

 A7R IV TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedJuly 2019May 2012Newer by 87 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k610kSharper display (+830k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 TG-1 iHS A7R IV 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got outside 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 IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the A7R IV.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and A7R IV is 91 and 62 respectively.

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

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and A7R IV.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R IV will offer you greater detail with its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography features
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography features
27
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
88
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Sony A7R IV
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (670 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
good battery power (670 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (61 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (670 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging info
Sony A7R IV Vlogging info
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
37
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A7R IV
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-05-08 2019-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 567
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 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 610 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 665 gr (1.47 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 670 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Dual
Cost at launch $399 $3,498