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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX1 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony QX1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The TG-1 iHS was released 3 years prior to the QX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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