Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A58

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.