Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX100

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony RX100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 3 months earlier than the RX100 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony RX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the RX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and RX100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and RX100.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 will give more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.