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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2000, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was manufactured within a month of the S2000 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Tough-3000 matches up versus the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony S2000

 Tough-3000 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 S2000 Tough-3000 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony S2000

 Tough-3000 S2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the S2000.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and S2000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus Tough-3000 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography info
Sony S2000 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography info
Sony S2000 Sports photography info
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Travel photography with Sony S2000
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
Vlogging with Sony S2000
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony S2000
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also Known as mju Tough 3000 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $225