Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VG-110
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2011
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On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus VG-110, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Tough-3000 was brought out 13 months prior to the VG-110 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Tough-3000 grades against the VG-110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Olympus VG-110. The entire galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus VG-110
| Tough-3000 | VG-110 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| VG-110 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus VG-110
| Tough-3000 | VG-110 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has proportions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus VG-110 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the VG-110.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and VG-110 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and VG-110.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Tough-3000 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Olympus VG-110 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Olympus VG-110 |
| Also referred to as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2011-02-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.9-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) | 105 gr (0.23 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 170 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LI-70B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $0 | $150 |
