Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TX30
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Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-P2
- Replacement is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Released July 2013
Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TX30 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and TX30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe E-P3 was introduced 23 months before the TX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-P3 matches up versus the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Sony TX30
E-P3 | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Olympus E-P3
TX30 | E-P3 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | August 2011 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 614k | Crisper display (+615k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Sony TX30
E-P3 | TX30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P3 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P3 against the TX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and TX30 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and TX30.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P3 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX30 will render more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older E-P3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-08-17 | 2013-07-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 369 grams (0.81 lb) | 141 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $230 |