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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 3000
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony G3 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony G3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was unveiled 13 months later than the G3 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony G3

 Tough-3000 G3 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 G3 Tough-3000 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony G3

 Tough-3000 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Tough-3000 and the G3.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and G3.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus Tough-3000 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Tough-3000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Portrait photography with Sony G3
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography highlights
Sony G3 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography details
Sony G3 Landscape photography details
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging factors
Sony G3 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony G3
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also Known as mju Tough 3000 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $200