Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX70
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony WX70, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Tough-3000 was brought out 3 years prior to the WX70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Tough-3000 scores vs the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony WX70
| Tough-3000 | WX70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| WX70 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony WX70
| Tough-3000 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the WX70.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and WX70.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Otherwise known as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | 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 WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
| 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 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 | - | 240 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $0 | $242 |