Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX500

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony WX500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was brought out 12 months earlier than the WX500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-3 grades versus the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 has external 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 WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-3 vs the WX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and WX500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older TG-3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.