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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX350

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony HX350, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was revealed 5 years prior to the HX350 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony HX350

 TG-1 iHS HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 HX350 TG-1 iHS 
IntroducedDecember 2016May 2012Fresher by 56 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k610kClearer display (+312k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony HX350

 TG-1 iHS HX350 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the HX350.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and HX350.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony HX350 Portrait photography details
27
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
Sony HX350 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
Sony HX350 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Sony HX350
68
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
54
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony HX350 Vlogging factors
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony HX350
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-08 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 610k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 652g (1.44 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $399 -