Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX100 II

Here, we are looking at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-1 iHS was revealed 13 months earlier than the RX100 II making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the RX100 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and RX100 II.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 II will provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.