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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A58

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A58 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replaced the Sony A57
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A58 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony A58, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 18 months earlier than the A58 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony A58

 TG-1 iHS A58 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 A58 TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedNovember 2013May 2012Newer by 18 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A58

 TG-1 iHS A58 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony A58 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the A58.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A58 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and A58 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and A58.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A58 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony A58
27
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
Sony A58 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A58 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (350 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (690 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery power (350 per charge)
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
better than average battery pack (690 CIPA)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony A58 Landscape photography info
46
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (690 shots)
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
Sony A58 Vlogging information
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A58
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony SLT-A58
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony SLT-A58
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-05-08 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 610k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 492g (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life 350 shots 690 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $645