Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A450

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A450, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very well matched but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 2 years after the A450 which is quite a big difference 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 A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the A450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the A450.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and A450 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and A450.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A450 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS will have a benefit in sensor technology.