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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was announced 10 months after the TF1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-3 matches up versus the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony TF1

 TG-3 TF1 
IntroducedMarch 2014June 2013More modern by 10 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus TG-3

 TF1 TG-3 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony TF1

 TG-3 TF1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 against the TF1.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-3 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
37
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Sony TF1
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (247g)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than average (152 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (330 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
74
great battery pack (330 per charge)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (152g)
environment proofing
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
56
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
33
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony TF1
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-03-31 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $266