Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX70
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX70 Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-1 iHS was manufactured 4 months after the WX70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony WX70
TG-1 iHS | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
WX70 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 610k | Sharper screen (+312k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX70
TG-1 iHS | WX70 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the WX70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and WX70.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX70 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-05-08 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 610k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 240 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI90B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $399 | $242 |