Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed February 2013
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-2 iHS was brought out 5 months after the RX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony RX1
TG-2 iHS | RX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
RX1 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 610k | Sharper screen (+619k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX1
TG-2 iHS | RX1 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | February 2013 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the RX1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and RX1.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will show extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-28 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 610 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | OLED | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 grams (0.51 lbs) | 482 grams (1.06 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 270 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-90B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $380 | $2,798 |