Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A290
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A290 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Superseded the Sony A230
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A290 Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony A290, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Tough-3000 was brought out 5 months earlier than the A290 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the A290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A290 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony A290
Tough-3000 | A290 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Olympus Tough-3000
A290 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony A290
Tough-3000 | A290 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | June 2010 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys physical dimensions 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 Sony A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony A290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Tough-3000 and the A290.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and A290 is 94 and 66 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and A290.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Tough-3000 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A290 will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A290 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
Alternative name | mju Tough 3000 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2010-06-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lb) | 549 grams (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 615 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $600 |