Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX30
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX30 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
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Released July 2013

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX30 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony TX30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 14 months earlier than the TX30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony TX30
TG-1 iHS | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
TX30 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 14 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 610k | Crisper display (+619k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony TX30
TG-1 iHS | TX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the TX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and TX30.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-05-08 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 610k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lb) | 141g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $399 | $230 |