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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX100V

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Released May 2012
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Later Model is Sony HX200V
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX100V Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX100V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 7 months later than the HX100V so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony HX100V

 TG-1 iHS HX100V 
RevealedMay 2012October 2011Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 HX100V TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k610kCrisper display (+311k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony HX100V

 TG-1 iHS HX100V 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the HX100V.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and HX100V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX100V to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-1 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX100V Portrait photography highlights
27
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
Sony HX100V Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography details
Sony HX100V Travel photography details
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great battery (350 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
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fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
Sony HX100V Vlogging features
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
25
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony HX100V
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-08 2011-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 577 gr (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $429