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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX30 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX30 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-1 iHS was released 10 months later than the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony WX30

 TG-1 iHS WX30 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2011Fresher by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 WX30 TG-1 iHS 
Screen resolution922k610kClearer screen (+312k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX30

 TG-1 iHS WX30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the WX30.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and WX30.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX30 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher TG-1 iHS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Sony WX30
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
Sony WX30 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
46
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging info
Sony WX30 Vlogging info
36
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX30
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-08 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI BIONZ
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 610k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $259