Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX1

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony HX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 3 years after the HX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got 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) whilst the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony HX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the HX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and HX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will deliver more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger TG-1 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.