Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony RX100 II
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Released June 2013
- Succeeded the Sony RX100
- Later Model is Sony RX100 III
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Tough-3000 was revealed 4 years earlier than the RX100 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Tough-3000 scores against the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony RX100 II
Tough-3000 | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Olympus Tough-3000
RX100 II | Tough-3000 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 42 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony RX100 II
Tough-3000 | RX100 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the RX100 II.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and RX100 II is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and RX100 II.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Tough-3000 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 II will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Also called as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) | 281 gr (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $598 |