Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX100

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very comparable but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-3 was unveiled 7 months after the QX100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-3 scores versus the QX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 offers 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) whilst the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 compared to the QX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and QX100 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and QX100.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-3 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony QX100 will provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.