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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W690

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W690 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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus TG-4
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W690 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony W690, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was released 2 years later than the W690 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-3 matches up vs the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony W690

 TG-3 W690 
IntroducedMarch 2014February 2012Fresher by 26 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus TG-3

 W690 TG-3 

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony W690

 TG-3 W690 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 offers external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 and the W690.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and W690.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography advice
Sony W690 Portrait photography advice
37
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography information
Sony W690 Sports photography information
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (330 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
74
great battery power (330 CIPA)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography factors
Sony W690 Landscape photography factors
56
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (330 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
Sony W690 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony W690
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-31 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images 220 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $297