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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 2 years after the W370 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony W370

 TG-1 iHS W370 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 29 months
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 W370 TG-1 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W370

 TG-1 iHS W370 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outer measurements 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 W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the W370.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and W370.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W370 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer TG-1 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
27
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
Sony W370 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Sports photography with Sony W370
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Sony W370
68
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
46
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
36
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W370
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.6-5.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $230