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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A35

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A35 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony A35, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 8 months after the A35 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony A35

 TG-1 iHS A35 
LaunchedMay 2012September 2011Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 A35 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution921k610kSharper display (+311k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A35

 TG-1 iHS A35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys external 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) whilst the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony A35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the A35.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and A35 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and A35.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A35 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher TG-1 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
27
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (415 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Sports photography with Sony A35
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
low battery pack (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
58
lighter than others (415g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (440 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony A35 Landscape photography factors
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than others (415g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A35
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony SLT-A35
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-05-08 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 415 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 350 photos 440 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $598