Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A230
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 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
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A230 Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony A230, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is fairly close but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-1 iHS was brought out 3 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the A230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A230 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony A230
TG-1 iHS | A230 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | May 2009 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 230k | Clearer display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
A230 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A230
TG-1 iHS | A230 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony A230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the A230.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and A230 is 91 and 69 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and A230.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-1 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A230 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-05-08 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 610k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 pounds) | 490g (1.08 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 230 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI90B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $399 | $569 |