Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony a5100

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony a5100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 3 years earlier than the a5100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features 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 a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the a5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and a5100 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and a5100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a5100 will offer you extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.