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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A58

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A58 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Sony A57
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A58 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A58, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Tough-3000 was launched 4 years before the A58 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Tough-3000 grades against the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony A58

 Tough-3000 A58 

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 A58 Tough-3000 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2010Fresher by 47 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony A58

 Tough-3000 A58 
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 has exterior dimensions 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 A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the A58.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and A58 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and A58.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Tough-3000 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A58 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography details
Sony A58 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography details
Sony A58 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography information
Sony A58 Sports photography information
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (690 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography highlights
Sony A58 Travel photography highlights
61
environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
great battery power (690 shots)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A58 as a Landscape photography camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (690 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging features
Sony A58 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony A58
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Sony SLT-A58
Otherwise known as mju Tough 3000 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-01-07 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 492 grams (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $645