Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony HX400V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-1 iHS was launched 21 months earlier than the HX400V making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the HX400V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and HX400V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to offer more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.