Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed February 2013
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-1 iHS was introduced 9 months before the RX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony RX1
TG-1 iHS | RX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
RX1 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | May 2012 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 610k | Crisper screen (+619k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony RX1
TG-1 iHS | RX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the RX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and RX1.
All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1 will offer you extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-05-08 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 610 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lbs) | 482g (1.06 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 270 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI90B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $399 | $2,798 |