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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX150

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX150 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX150, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 3 months later than the WX150 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony WX150

		

		

			
 TG-1 iHS WX150 
Display resolution610k461kSharper display (+149k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

		

		

			
 WX150 TG-1 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX150

		

		

			
 TG-1 iHS WX150 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2012Same age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the WX150.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX150 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and WX150.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony WX150 Portrait photography advice
27
 has face detection focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
38
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Sony WX150
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
Sony WX150 Sports photography info
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
46
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography details
Sony WX150 Travel photography details
68
 better than average battery pack (350 shots)
 environment sealing
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 missing Timelapse function
 low MP (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
71
 lighter than competition (133g)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (250mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
46
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (350 shots)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
46
 really wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
36
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone socket
35
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX150 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX150
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 240 images
Form of battery 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 recording    
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $300