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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T900

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T900 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T900 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T900, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 3 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony T900

 TG-1 iHS T900 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2009More recent by 40 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 T900 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k610kCrisper display (+312k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony T900

 TG-1 iHS T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the T900.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and T900 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and T900.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer TG-1 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
27
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery (350 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
Sony T900 Vlogging information
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony T900
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-05-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $300