Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX300
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Announced February 2013
- Old Model is Sony HX200V
- Refreshed by Sony HX400V
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX300 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony HX300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The TG-1 iHS was revealed 9 months prior to the HX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony HX300
TG-1 iHS | HX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
HX300 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 9 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 610k | Clearer display (+311k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony HX300
TG-1 iHS | HX300 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the HX300.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX300 size comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and HX300 is 91 and 63 respectively.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and HX300.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to show extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-05-08 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 610k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lb) | 623 gr (1.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $399 | $339 |