Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX10
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX10 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
- Launched May 2012
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony QX10
TG-1 iHS | QX10 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 0k | Sharper display (+610k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
QX10 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Launched | September 2013 | May 2012 | More recent by 16 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony QX10
TG-1 iHS | QX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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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 |