Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W290
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W290 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony W290, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-1 iHS was unveiled 3 years later than the W290 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W290 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony W290
TG-1 iHS | W290 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 40 months | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 230k | Crisper screen (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
W290 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W290
TG-1 iHS | W290 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys physical 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) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony W290 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the W290.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and W290.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-1 iHS will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W290 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-05-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 610 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $399 | $230 |