Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2100
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2100 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
- Also referred to as mju Tough 3000
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
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 size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony S2100
| Tough-3000 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony 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 |
| Pricing at release | $0 | $0 |