Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sigma fp

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sigma fp, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 10 years prior to the fp which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Tough-3000 matches up vs the fp in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in 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") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Tough-3000 and the fp.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and fp is 94 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and fp.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma fp will produce extra detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind in sensor innovation.