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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX30

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
39

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX30, 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 WX30 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was revealed 2 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-3 grades vs the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony WX30

		

		

			
 TG-3 WX30 
AnnouncedMarch 2014July 2011More recent by 33 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 WX30 TG-3 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony WX30

		

		

			
 TG-3 WX30 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 offers physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-3 and the WX30.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX30 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and WX30.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you really should factor the production date  of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
37
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
30
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Sony WX30
59
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than others in class (247g)
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
47
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery life (330 shots)
 low fps (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
Sony WX30 Travel photography factors
74
 good battery life (330 per charge)
 weather proofing
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than others in class (247 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
69
 lighter than competition (117g)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX30 Landscape photography advice
56
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 weather proofing
 good battery life (330 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
Sony WX30 Vlogging details
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic port
 heavier than others in class (247g)
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (117g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 no external mic jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony WX30
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-31 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT-LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $259