Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony H90

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony H90, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the H90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Tough-3000 grades vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and H90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony H90 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.