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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 3000
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony H55 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony H55, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 5 months before the H55 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Tough-3000 grades against the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony H55

 Tough-3000 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 H55 Tough-3000 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony H55

 Tough-3000 H55 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the H55.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and H55.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H55 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Travel photography with Sony H55
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
Vlogging with Sony H55
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony H55
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also referred to as mju Tough 3000 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $235