Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX30
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX30 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
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 3000
(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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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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony 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 |