Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370
91 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
37
94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370 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
- Revealed May 2012
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony W370
TG-1 iHS | W370 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | May 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 29 months | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W370 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony 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 |