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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sony RX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony RX1

 TG-2 iHS RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 RX1 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution1229k610kSharper screen (+619k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX1

 TG-2 iHS RX1 
RevealedJune 2013February 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1 Portrait photography highlights
27
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
82
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Sony RX1
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Sony RX1
68
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
62
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (270 shots)
heavier than others (482 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
65
focusing manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Sony RX1
36
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others (482 grams)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX1
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
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