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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX10 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony RX10
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony RX10

 TG-1 iHS RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 RX10 TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedMarch 2014May 2012More modern by 22 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1290k610kClearer screen (+680k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony RX10

 TG-1 iHS RX10 
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 Portrait photography features
27
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
Sony RX10 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography details
Sony RX10 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
environment sealing
great battery (420 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography information
Sony RX10 Travel photography information
68
great battery power (350 shots)
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
great battery (420 per charge)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Landscape photography camera
46
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
63
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony RX10 Vlogging advice
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony RX10
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
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