Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony QX1
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36 Features
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony QX1 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Introduced September 2014
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On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony QX1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-2 iHS was announced 14 months before the QX1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony QX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony QX1
| TG-2 iHS | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 610k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+610k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| QX1 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | June 2013 | Newer by 14 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony QX1
| TG-2 iHS | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony QX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the QX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and QX1 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and QX1.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony QX1 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony QX1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Alpha QX1 |
| Class | Waterproof | Lens-style |
| Launched | 2013-06-28 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | - |
| Resolution of display | 610k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | OLED | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | - | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 216 gr (0.48 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | 440 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | Li-90B | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $380 | $500 |