Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX200V
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX100V
- Updated by Sony HX300
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX200V Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX200V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-3 was brought out 23 months after the HX200V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-3 scores against the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony HX200V
TG-3 | HX200V | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | May 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus TG-3
HX200V | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony HX200V
TG-3 | HX200V | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 comes with physical measurements 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 HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 against the HX200V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and HX200V.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger TG-3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-03-31 | 2012-05-11 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 583g (1.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 photos | 450 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $350 | $480 |