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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony G3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(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
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony G3 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony G3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was unveiled 5 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-3 scores vs the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony G3

 TG-3 G3 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2009Fresher by 64 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus TG-3

 G3 TG-3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony G3

 TG-3 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-3 vs the G3.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to result in more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
Sony G3 Portrait photography details
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (330 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography information
Sony G3 Travel photography information
74
great battery (330 per charge)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging features
Sony G3 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony G3
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-31 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $200