Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A35

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony A35, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TG-3 was announced 2 years after the A35 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-3 matches up against the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 offers exterior 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 A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 and the A35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and A35.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The TG-3 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more challenging. The newer TG-3 should have an edge in sensor technology.