Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX80
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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91 Imaging
44 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(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
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed March 2016
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony HX80, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-3 was brought out 23 months earlier than the HX80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-3 matches up against the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony HX80
TG-3 | HX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus TG-3
HX80 | TG-3 | |||
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Revealed | March 2016 | March 2014 | Newer by 23 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony HX80
TG-3 | HX80 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-3 and the HX80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and HX80.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX80 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged TG-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-03-31 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz X |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 390 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $350 | $368 |