Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W310

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony W310, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was manufactured at a similar time to the W310 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 features physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony W310 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Tough-3000 against the W310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and W310.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.