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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W560

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W560 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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W560 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony W560, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-3 was launched 3 years after the W560 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-3 scores vs the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony W560

 TG-3 W560 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2011Newer by 40 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus TG-3

 W560 TG-3 

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony W560

 TG-3 W560 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 provides external 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 W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-3 and the W560.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and W560.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
Sony W560 Portrait photography details
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography highlights
Sony W560 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (247g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (330 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography highlights
Sony W560 Travel photography highlights
74
better than average battery (330 per charge)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography advice
Sony W560 Landscape photography advice
56
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
Vlogging with Sony W560
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony W560
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-03-31 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $139