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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 and Sony QX10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was launched 7 months later than the QX10 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-3 matches up vs the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony QX10

 TG-3 QX10 
LaunchedMarch 2014September 2013Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus TG-3

 QX10 TG-3 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony QX10

 TG-3 QX10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 has outside dimensions 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 QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-3 against the QX10.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and QX10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony QX10 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (247g)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
Sports photography with Sony QX10
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (330 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography advice
Sony QX10 Travel photography advice
74
good battery power (330 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (105g)
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography info
Sony QX10 Landscape photography info
56
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery power (330 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony QX10
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Waterproof Lens-style
Launched 2014-03-31 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" -
Resolution of screen 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED None
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $250