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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(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
Sony QX1
(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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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX1 Overview

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.

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The 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.

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