Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A3000
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Successor is Sony a3500
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The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-810 and Sony A3000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-810 was introduced 24 months earlier than the A3000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-810 matches up against the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony A3000
| TG-810 | A3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Olympus TG-810
| A3000 | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2013 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony A3000
| TG-810 | A3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 and the A3000.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and A3000 is 92 and 69 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and A3000.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A3000 will produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Alpha A3000 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | BIONZ image |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 411g (0.91 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1068 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | 470 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $428 | $398 |