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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W380

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W380 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W380 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony W380, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-1 iHS was released 2 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony W380

 TG-1 iHS W380 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010More recent by 29 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 W380 TG-1 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W380

 TG-1 iHS W380 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features exterior 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) whilst the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony W380 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the W380.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and W380 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and W380.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W380 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-1 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony W380 Portrait photography details
27
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography information
Sony W380 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
Sony W380 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony W380 Landscape photography information
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W380
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-05-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Bionz
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $44