Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A6300
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A6300 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Announced February 2016
- Replaced the Sony A6000
- Replacement is Sony A6500
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A6300 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A6300, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-1 iHS was introduced 4 years earlier than the A6300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the A6300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A6300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony A6300
TG-1 iHS | A6300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
A6300 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | May 2012 | Newer by 45 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 610k | Clearer display (+312k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A6300
TG-1 iHS | A6300 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides exterior 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 A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A6300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the A6300.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and A6300 is 91 and 83 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and A6300.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6300 will deliver extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A6300 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Alpha a6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Alpha a6300 |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-05-08 | 2016-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 425 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 610k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 404 gr (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1437 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 400 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI90B | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $399 | $889 |