Olympus TG-3 vs Sony H90

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony H90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was announced 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-3 scores versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 comes with exterior measurements 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 H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-3 compared to the H90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and H90.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.