Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A380

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony A380, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 2 years later than the A380 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the A380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony A380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the A380.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and A380 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and A380.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-1 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A380 will give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent TG-1 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.