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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TF1

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2012
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TF1 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and TF1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was brought out 6 months before the TF1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XZ-2 iHS scores versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Sony TF1

 XZ-2 iHS TF1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 TF1 XZ-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony TF1

 XZ-2 iHS TF1 
LaunchedDecember 2012June 2013Same age
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS versus the TF1.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and TF1 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and TF1.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TF1 will render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
46
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
66
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (346g)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (340 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Travel photography with Sony TF1
61
great battery life (340 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (346g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
environment proof
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (340 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (346 grams)
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony TF1
 Olympus XZ-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-12-18 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.60 m (ISO 800) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 346g (0.76 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $450 $266