Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony HX7V

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony HX7V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was announced 18 months prior to the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Tough-3000 grades against the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 features external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Tough-3000 against the HX7V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and HX7V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX7V to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.