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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2012
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H90 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony H90, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 3 months later than the H90 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony H90

 TG-1 iHS H90 
Display resolution610k461kClearer display (+149k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 H90 TG-1 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony H90

 TG-1 iHS H90 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the H90.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and H90.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony H90 Portrait photography details
27
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Sony H90
68
good battery power (350 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (222g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
46
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Sony H90
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony H90
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 290 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $230