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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W330

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched May 2012
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W330 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W330, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 2 years later than the W330 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony W330

 TG-1 iHS W330 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 29 months
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 W330 TG-1 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W330

 TG-1 iHS W330 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the W330.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and W330 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and W330.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W330 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer TG-1 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony W330 Portrait photography info
27
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Sony W330
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
Sony W330 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony W330 Landscape photography details
46
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W330
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-05-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI90B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $170