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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX80

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX80 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
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
Sony HX80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony HX80

 TG-3 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus TG-3

 HX80 TG-3 
RevealedMarch 2016March 2014Newer by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony HX80

 TG-3 HX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
Portrait photography with Sony HX80
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography details
Sony HX80 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (247g)
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
Sports photography with Sony HX80
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (390 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography features
Sony HX80 Landscape photography features
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (390 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging advice
Sony HX80 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (247g)
75
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic support
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony HX80
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
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