Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony HX99

Lets look much closer at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony HX99, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Tough-3000 was launched 9 years earlier than the HX99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Tough-3000 grades vs the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys physical 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 HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony HX99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Tough-3000 against the HX99.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and HX99.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.