Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H300

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony H300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was unveiled 2 months after the H300 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-3 grades vs the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony H300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 vs the H300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and H300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.