Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A700

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A700, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-3 was unveiled 6 years after the A700 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-3 scores versus the A700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 versus the A700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and A700 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and A700.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-3 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-3 will produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-3 provides a benefit in sensor tech.