Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W570

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony W570, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was introduced 12 months prior to the W570 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Tough-3000 scores against the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 has exterior 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 W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony W570 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the W570.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and W570.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.