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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H55

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H55 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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus TG-4
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H55 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-3 and Sony H55, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was released 3 years after the H55 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-3 grades versus the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony H55

 TG-3 H55 
LaunchedMarch 2014June 2010Newer by 47 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus TG-3

 H55 TG-3 

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony H55

 TG-3 H55 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 has external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 and the H55.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and H55.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer TG-3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography info
Sony H55 Portrait photography info
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Sony H55
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (247g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography information
Sony H55 Sports photography information
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (330 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography info
Sony H55 Travel photography info
74
great battery pack (330 shots)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (247g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
67
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography advice
Sony H55 Landscape photography advice
56
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
Vlogging with Sony H55
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than others (247 grams)
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony H55
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-03-31 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $350 $235