Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony TX30

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony TX30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TX30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Tough-3000 matches up vs the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Tough-3000 against the TX30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and TX30.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX30 to offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.