Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony TF1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was revealed 4 years prior to the TF1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Tough-3000 matches up vs the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 features external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the TF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and TF1.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TF1 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.