Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W370
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
- Later Model is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W370 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W370, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-3 was launched 4 years after the W370 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-3 scores vs the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony W370
TG-3 | W370 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 52 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus TG-3
W370 | TG-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony W370
TG-3 | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W370 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-3 versus the W370.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and W370.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent TG-3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-03-31 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $350 | $230 |