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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W710

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W710 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
  • Released May 2012
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W710, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 8 months earlier than the W710 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony W710

 TG-1 iHS W710 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 W710 TG-1 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 8 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W710

 TG-1 iHS W710 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the W710.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and W710.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W710 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony W710 Portrait photography advice
27
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than others (114g)
provides touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony W710 Landscape photography factors
46
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
36
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W710
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-08 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B NP-BN
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 pricing $399 $90