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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX10 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
  • Launched May 2012
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony QX10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 16 months prior to the QX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony QX10

 TG-1 iHS QX10 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution610k0kSharper display (+610k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 QX10 TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedSeptember 2013May 2012More recent by 16 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony QX10

 TG-1 iHS QX10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the QX10.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and QX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and QX10.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony QX10 to result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX10 Portrait photography highlights
27
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
MP count decent (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography advice
Sony QX10 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (350 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Sony QX10
68
great battery life (350 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony QX10 Landscape photography factors
46
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
39
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony QX10 Vlogging advice
36
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (105g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony QX10
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Waterproof Lens-style
Launched 2012-05-08 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
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
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest 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 diagonal 3 inches -
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - None
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.51 lbs) 105 grams (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" 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 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $250