Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony TX7
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Lets look much closer at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony TX7, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe Tough-3000 was unveiled very close to the TX7 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Tough-3000 scores against the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony TX7
| Tough-3000 | TX7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| TX7 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony TX7
| Tough-3000 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 comes with exterior 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 TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Tough-3000 and the TX7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and TX7.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Tough-3000 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus Tough-3000 will give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Also referred to as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159g (0.35 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| 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 | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $0 | $300 |
