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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX350

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony WX350, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was released 21 months earlier than the WX350 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 TG-1 iHS WX350 
Display resolution610k460kClearer display (+150k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

		

		

			
 WX350 TG-1 iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2012Fresher by 21 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 TG-1 iHS WX350 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the WX350.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and WX350.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
27
 provides face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
37
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
52
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery (470 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
68
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
72
 great battery (470 per charge)
 lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
46
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 good battery (350 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 great battery (470 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
36
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic port
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (164g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 missing mic jack
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX350
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-08 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
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 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 610 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos 470 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $270