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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 3000
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony WX30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Tough-3000 was launched 18 months before the WX30 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony WX30

 Tough-3000 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 WX30 Tough-3000 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony WX30

 Tough-3000 WX30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony WX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Tough-3000 against the WX30.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and WX30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography features
Sony WX30 Sports photography features
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (117 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging information
Sony WX30 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony WX30
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Alternative name mju Tough 3000 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $259