Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX10 II

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.