Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony QX100
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Launched September 2013
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony QX100 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony QX100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Tough-3000 was introduced 4 years before the QX100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Tough-3000 grades against the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony QX100
Tough-3000 | QX100 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Olympus Tough-3000
QX100 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Launched | September 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 44 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony QX100
Tough-3000 | QX100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys external 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 QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony QX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Tough-3000 and the QX100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and QX100 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and QX100.
As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Tough-3000 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony QX100 will deliver greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Alternate name | mju Tough 3000 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Lens-style |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2013-09-05 |
Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | - |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $268 |