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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 3000
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony S2100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was unveiled about the same time to the S2100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony S2100

 Tough-3000 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 S2100 Tough-3000 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony S2100

 Tough-3000 S2100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 has physical 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) and the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Tough-3000 and the S2100.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and S2100.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2100 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Sony S2100
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography factors
Sony S2100 Travel photography factors
61
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is decent (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
Vlogging with Sony S2100
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony S2100
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also referred to as mju Tough 3000 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 159g (0.35 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
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 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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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