Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX350
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony WX350
TG-1 iHS | WX350 | |||
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Display resolution | 610k | 460k | Clearer display (+150k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
WX350 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | May 2012 | Fresher by 21 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX350
TG-1 iHS | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |