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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX100 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 RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 II
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony RX100

 TG-1 iHS RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 RX100 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution1229k610kClearer screen (+619k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony RX100

 TG-1 iHS RX100 
LaunchedMay 2012August 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX100 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Sony RX100
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
79
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (240g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
65
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Sony RX100
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
79
lighter than competition in class (240g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 Landscape photography highlights
46
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
74
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging info
Sony RX100 Vlogging info
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony RX100
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-08 2012-08-28
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 240 grams (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 390
Other
Battery life 350 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $399 $448