Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX90V
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX90V 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
- Announced March 2014
- Successor is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX90V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-3 was announced 12 months earlier than the HX90V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-3 grades vs the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony HX90V
TG-3 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Olympus TG-3
HX90V | TG-3 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | March 2014 | Newer by 12 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
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 HX90V
TG-3 | HX90V | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 comes with external dimensions 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-3 versus the HX90V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and HX90V.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX90V to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-03-31 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 245 grams (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 All around 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 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $350 | $440 |