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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX50

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX50 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony WX50, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 4 months after the WX50 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 TG-1 iHS WX50 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k461kSharper screen (+149k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

		

		

			
 WX50 TG-1 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 TG-1 iHS WX50 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony WX50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the WX50.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and WX50.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX50 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
27
 comes with face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
34
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (117g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (350 CIPA)
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography details
Sony WX50 Travel photography details
68
 better than average battery (350 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
69
 lighter than competitors in class (117g)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
46
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (350 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
38
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
36
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic support
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (117g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX50
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 610 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 117 gr (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 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $250