Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX10
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX10 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
- Revealed May 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Announced March 2014
- Newer Model is Sony RX10 II
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX10 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony RX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-1 iHS was announced 22 months prior to the RX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony RX10
TG-1 iHS | RX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
RX10 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | May 2012 | More modern by 22 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1290k | 610k | Clearer screen (+680k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony RX10
TG-1 iHS | RX10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony RX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the RX10.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and RX10 is 91 and 58 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and RX10.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 will give more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-05-08 | 2014-03-20 |
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" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 610 thousand dot | 1,290 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 pounds) | 813g (1.79 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 420 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI90B | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $399 | $698 |