Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX1
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Launched September 2014
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Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 and Sony QX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very close but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-3 was revealed 5 months prior to the QX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-3 grades vs the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony QX1
| TG-3 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus TG-3
| QX1 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony QX1
| TG-3 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2014 |  | September 2014 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 has got 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 QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 and the QX1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and QX1 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and QX1.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-3 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX1 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
| Type | Waterproof | Lens-style |
| Released | 2014-03-31 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | - |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| 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 | 247g (0.54 lb) | 216g (0.48 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photos | 440 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $350 | $500 |
