Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX1

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The TG-1 iHS was released 2 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the WX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and WX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent TG-1 iHS should have a benefit in sensor tech.