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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX9

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced May 2012
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX9 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony WX9, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was released 17 months later than the WX9 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony WX9

 TG-1 iHS WX9 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 WX9 TG-1 iHS 
Display resolution921k610kSharper display (+311k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX9

 TG-1 iHS WX9 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony WX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the WX9.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and WX9.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony WX9 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Sports photography with Sony WX9
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery life (350 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Sony WX9
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX9
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2012-05-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 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
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
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 range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 610 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) -
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI90B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $188