Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX100 VA

Following is a extended review of the Olympus TG-3 and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively similar but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TG-3 was released 5 years prior to the RX100 VA which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-3 scores versus the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-3 and the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-3 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.