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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
43

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 3000
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX350, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Tough-3000 matches up versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 Tough-3000 WX350 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus Tough-3000

		

		

			
 WX350 Tough-3000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 Tough-3000 WX350 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Tough-3000 and the WX350.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and WX350.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to offer you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
37
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Sony WX350
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (164g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
36
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (470 shots)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus Tough-3000 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
61
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
 better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (164g)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
35
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
28
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic support
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony WX350
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also referred to as mju Tough 3000 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $270