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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Released May 2012
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony RX1R
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1R II Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony RX1R II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 4 years before the RX1R II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony RX1R II

 TG-1 iHS RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 RX1R II TG-1 iHS 
IntroducedOctober 2015May 2012Newer by 41 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k610kCrisper screen (+619k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony RX1R II

 TG-1 iHS RX1R II 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with 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 RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the RX1R II.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and RX1R II is 91 and 78 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and RX1R II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography factors
Sony RX1R II Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
Sony RX1R II Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
63
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
MP count excellent (42MP)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (507g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography factors
46
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
68
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony RX1R II Vlogging factors
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (507g)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony RX1R II
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-08 2015-10-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0
Macro focus distance - 14cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 507 gr (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 350 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $3,300