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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony T900 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 3000
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony T900 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony T900, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was revealed 11 months after the T900 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Tough-3000 grades vs the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony T900

 Tough-3000 T900 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 T900 Tough-3000 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony T900

 Tough-3000 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 has outside 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) while the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the T900.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and T900.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Tough-3000 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography information
Sony T900 Sports photography information
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony T900
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also called mju Tough 3000 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $300