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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX10V Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX10V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 3 months after the HX10V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony HX10V

 TG-1 iHS HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 HX10V TG-1 iHS 
Screen resolution922k610kSharper screen (+312k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony HX10V

 TG-1 iHS HX10V 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys external dimensions 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 HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the HX10V.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and HX10V.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX10V to provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony HX10V Portrait photography details
27
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
Sony HX10V Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
68
great battery life (350 shots)
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (234g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony HX10V Landscape photography information
46
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
Sony HX10V Vlogging information
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony HX10V
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-08 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $616