Olympus TG-3 vs Sony QX30

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony QX30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was unveiled 5 months before the QX30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-3 matches up against the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 has outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony QX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-3 and the QX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and QX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony QX30 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.