Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W230

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony W230, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was launched 11 months after the W230 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Tough-3000 scores against the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony W230 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the W230.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and W230.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer Tough-3000 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.