Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W350
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
42
97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed March 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony W350, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-3 was unveiled 4 years after the W350 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-3 scores against the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony W350
| TG-3 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2014 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 52 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus TG-3
| W350 | TG-3 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony W350
| TG-3 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-3 against the W350.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and W350 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and W350.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger TG-3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W350 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2014-03-31 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $350 | $200 |