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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX350

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
43

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony WX350, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was launched 2 months after the WX350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-3 scores versus the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 TG-3 WX350 
AnnouncedMarch 2014February 2014Same generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 compared to the WX350.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and WX350.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
37
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
37
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
59
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (247g)
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (164g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
47
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (330 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
52
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 great battery power (470 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
74
 good battery pack (330 per charge)
 weather proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
72
 great battery power (470 per charge)
 lighter than average (164 grams)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
56
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
47
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 great battery power (470 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no mic support
 heavier than competition in class (247g)
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (164g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony WX350
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-03-31 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs 470 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $270