Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W230

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony W230, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was released 3 years later than the W230 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the W230.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and W230.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger TG-1 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.