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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(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
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony S930 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-3 and Sony S930, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was unveiled 5 years after the S930 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-3 scores versus the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony S930

 TG-3 S930 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2009Newer by 64 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kClearer display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus TG-3

 S930 TG-3 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony S930

 TG-3 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-3 and Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 versus the S930.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and S930.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Sony S930
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (330 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
74
great battery life (330 shots)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
56
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery life (330 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony S930
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-31 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $219