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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W220

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W220 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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus TG-4
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W220, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was introduced 5 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-3 matches up vs the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony W220

 TG-3 W220 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2009More recent by 64 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus TG-3

 W220 TG-3 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony W220

 TG-3 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 offers exterior 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 W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-3 and the W220.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and W220.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-3 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-3 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography advice
Sony W220 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography information
Sony W220 Sports photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (330 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
74
great battery pack (330 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
56
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony W220
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-03-31 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $160