Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX80
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX80 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
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Below is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony WX80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe TG-1 iHS was announced 8 months earlier than the WX80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony WX80
| TG-1 iHS | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| WX80 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | May 2012 | More recent by 8 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX80
| TG-1 iHS | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the WX80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and WX80.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX80 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX80 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-05-08 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | 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 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-8.0 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 610 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 |
| Battery style | 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 | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $399 | $276 |
