Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A6300

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.