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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX300

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-3 and Sony WX300, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was launched 14 months later than the WX300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-3 scores against the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony WX300

 TG-3 WX300 
AnnouncedMarch 2014February 2013Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Olympus TG-3

 WX300 TG-3 

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony WX300

 TG-3 WX300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 has got outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 vs the WX300.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography details
Sony WX300 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (247g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
74
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
56
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (247g)
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony WX300
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-03-31 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lb) 166 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $330