Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX10
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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96 Imaging
42 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX10 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
- Launched March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus TG-4
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony QX10
TG-3 | QX10 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | September 2013 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Olympus TG-3 and Sony QX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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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 |