Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony QX30
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony QX30 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
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Announced September 2014
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony QX30 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony QX30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Tough-3000 was released 5 years before the QX30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony QX30
Tough-3000 | QX30 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Olympus Tough-3000
QX30 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 56 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony QX30
Tough-3000 | QX30 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony QX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the QX30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and QX30 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and QX30.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony QX30 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Alternate name | mju Tough 3000 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Lens-style |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | - |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | None |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 200 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $348 |