Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A350
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed March 2014
- New Model is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Announced June 2008
- Renewed by Sony A380
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Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A350, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-3 was revealed 5 years later than the A350 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-3 scores vs the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony A350
| TG-3 | A350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2014 |  | June 2008 | More recent by 71 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Olympus TG-3
| A350 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony A350
| TG-3 | A350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-3 versus the A350.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and A350 is 90 and 62 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and A350.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-3 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-3 will give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A350 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2014-03-31 | 2008-06-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 674 gr (1.49 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 595 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $350 | $600 |