Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530
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![Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS/Olympus-TG-1-iHS-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony W530, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 17 months later than the W530 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony W530
TG-1 iHS | W530 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 17 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
W530 | TG-1 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W530
TG-1 iHS | W530 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the W530.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 size comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W530-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W530-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and W530.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W530 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer TG-1 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W530-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W530-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-05-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 610 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI90B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $399 | $269 |