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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W810

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W810 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony W810, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 5 years prior to the W810 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Tough-3000 scores against the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony W810

 Tough-3000 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 W810 Tough-3000 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony W810

 Tough-3000 W810 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys outside 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 W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony W810 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the W810.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and W810.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W810 to provide extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography advice
Sony W810 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography information
Sony W810 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography details
Sony W810 Sports photography details
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography advice
Sony W810 Travel photography advice
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography info
Sony W810 Landscape photography info
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging factors
Sony W810 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
32
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony W810
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Alternate name mju Tough 3000 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 - 200 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $100