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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX220

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX220 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX220 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX220, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 21 months before the WX220 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony WX220

 TG-1 iHS WX220 
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 WX220 TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014May 2012More modern by 21 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX220

 TG-1 iHS WX220 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the WX220.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and WX220.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX220 to provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography info
Sony WX220 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
Sony WX220 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (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 WX220 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony WX220 Landscape photography information
46
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony WX220 Vlogging factors
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX220
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-05-08 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 210 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $198