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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus TG-4
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX10 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was released 3 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-3 scores versus the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony WX10

 TG-3 WX10 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2011More recent by 40 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus TG-3

 WX10 TG-3 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony WX10

 TG-3 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX10 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 vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 compared to the WX10.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and WX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-3 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX10 Portrait photography advice
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Sony WX10
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
Sports photography with Sony WX10
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (330 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography information
Sony WX10 Travel photography information
74
good battery pack (330 per charge)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
65
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX10 Landscape photography factors
56
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery pack (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony WX10
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-03-31 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B NP-BG1
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 One One
Launch pricing $350 $200