Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
(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
- Announced December 2012
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Tough-3000 was introduced 3 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Tough-3000 grades against the XZ-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Tough-3000 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus Tough-3000
XZ-2 iHS | Tough-3000 | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 35 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Tough-3000 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has 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).
Contrast the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the XZ-2 iHS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and XZ-2 iHS.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 provides the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (0.35 pounds) | 346 grams (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $450 |