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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W380

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W380 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus TG-4
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony W380, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was revealed 4 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-3 scores vs the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony W380

 TG-3 W380 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2010Fresher by 52 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus TG-3

 W380 TG-3 

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony W380

 TG-3 W380 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-3 compared to the W380.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and W380 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and W380.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-3 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-3 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
Portrait photography with Sony W380
37
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
Sony W380 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (247g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography features
Sony W380 Sports photography features
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography factors
Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
56
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
Sony W380 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (247g)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony W380
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-03-31 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Bionz
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery type 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 shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $44