Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A7R III
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A7R III 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Announced October 2017
- Superseded the Sony A7R II
- Updated by Sony A7R IV
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A7R III Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A7R III, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Tough-3000 was launched 8 years earlier than the A7R III which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Tough-3000 scores against the A7R III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A7R III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony A7R III
Tough-3000 | A7R III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Olympus Tough-3000
A7R III | Tough-3000 | |||
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Announced | October 2017 | January 2010 | More modern by 94 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Sharper display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony A7R III
Tough-3000 | A7R III | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 features exterior 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) while the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
Check the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A7R III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the A7R III.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and A7R III is 94 and 63 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and A7R III.
Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R III will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Alpha A7R III |
Alternative name | mju Tough 3000 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2017-10-25 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 42MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 7952 x 5304 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) | 657 grams (1.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 100 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3523 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $2,800 |