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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W370

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W370 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
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-4
Sony W370
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony W370

 TG-3 W370 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2010Newer by 52 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus TG-3

 W370 TG-3 

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony W370

 TG-3 W370 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W370 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography features
Sony W370 Portrait photography features
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (247g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (330 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
Travel photography with Sony W370
74
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery (330 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (247g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony W370
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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