Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX100 III
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX100 III 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
- Successor is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched May 2014
- Old Model is Sony RX100 II
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 IV
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Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX100 III, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") use different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-3 was launched very close to the RX100 III and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-3 scores versus the RX100 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony RX100 III
| TG-3 | RX100 III |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Olympus TG-3
| RX100 III | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony RX100 III
| TG-3 | RX100 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2014 |  | May 2014 | Similar generation |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-3 against the RX100 III.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and RX100 III is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and RX100 III.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 III will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
| Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2014-03-31 | 2014-05-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 290g (0.64 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 495 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 320 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $350 | $748 |