Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX150

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony WX150, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was manufactured 2 years after the WX150 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-3 scores versus the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 comes with physical measurements 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 WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-3 and the WX150.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and WX150.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher TG-3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.