Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX10 II
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX10 II 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
- Revealed March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Superseded the Sony RX10
- Replacement is Sony RX10 III
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX10 II Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony RX10 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-3 was revealed 14 months before the RX10 II making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-3 grades against the RX10 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony RX10 II
TG-3 | RX10 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Olympus TG-3
RX10 II | TG-3 | |||
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Introduced | June 2015 | March 2014 | Newer by 14 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony RX10 II
TG-3 | RX10 II | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 has exterior 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) and the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony RX10 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-3 vs the RX10 II.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and RX10 II is 90 and 58 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and RX10 II.
Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-3 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 II will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TG-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-03-31 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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) | 813 gr (1.79 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 400 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $350 | $998 |