Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V
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![Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS/Olympus-TG-1-iHS-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V 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
- Introduced 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
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Old Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V Overview
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").
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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.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony HX400V
TG-1 iHS | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
HX400V | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 21 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 610k | Sharper display (+311k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony HX400V
TG-1 iHS | HX400V | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V size comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-05-08 | 2014-02-12 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 610k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash modes | - | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 photos | 300 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI90B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $399 | $448 |