Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W620
94 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2012
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Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony W620, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Tough-3000 was manufactured 24 months prior to the W620 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Tough-3000 scores against the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony W620
| Tough-3000 | W620 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| W620 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony W620
| Tough-3000 | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 features 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) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony W620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the W620.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and W620.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W620 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W620 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
| Otherwise known as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 life | - | 220 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $0 | $102 |
