Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX1R II

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-3 was announced 18 months before the RX1R II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-3 matches up versus the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 has physical measurements 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 RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-3 vs the RX1R II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and RX1R II.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-3 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will produce greater detail with its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TG-3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.