Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX200V
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed January 2012
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX200V Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX200V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-1 iHS was revealed 4 months later than the TX200V and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the TX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX200V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony TX200V
TG-1 iHS | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
TX200V | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 610k | Crisper screen (+620k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony TX200V
TG-1 iHS | TX200V | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys 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) and the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the TX200V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and TX200V.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony TX200V to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-05-08 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 610 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lb) | 129 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 images | 220 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI90B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $399 | $500 |