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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W220 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 3000
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W220, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 13 months after the W220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Tough-3000 scores versus the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony W220

 Tough-3000 W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 W220 Tough-3000 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony W220

 Tough-3000 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides 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) while the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the W220.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and W220.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer Tough-3000 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography info
Sony W220 Travel photography info
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography features
Sony W220 Landscape photography features
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony W220
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also Known as mju Tough 3000 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $160