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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 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
  • Announced May 2012
Sony W530
(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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony W530

 TG-1 iHS W530 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 W530 TG-1 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W530

 TG-1 iHS W530 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
27
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
Sony W530 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
Sony W530 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Sony W530
68
good battery power (350 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony W530 Landscape photography factors
46
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W530
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
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