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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX100V

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX100V Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony TX100V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 17 months after the TX100V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony TX100V

 TG-1 iHS TX100V 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 TX100V TG-1 iHS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k610kSharper display (+619k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony TX100V

 TG-1 iHS TX100V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the TX100V.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and TX100V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer TG-1 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony TX100V Portrait photography info
27
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
Sony TX100V Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography details
Sony TX100V Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
68
good battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony TX100V Landscape photography details
46
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
36
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (147g)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony TX100V
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2012-05-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 610 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $380