Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A6100

Let's look closer at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony A6100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Tough-3000 was released 10 years prior to the A6100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Tough-3000 scores against the A6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 features outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Tough-3000 against the A6100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and A6100 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and A6100.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6100 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.