Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TF1

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony TF1, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 13 months before the TF1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers external 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) whilst the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the TF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and TF1.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.