Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A58
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Old Model is Sony A57
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony A58, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very well matched but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-3 was unveiled 5 months after the A58 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-3 matches up versus the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony A58
| TG-3 | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Olympus TG-3
| A58 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony A58
| TG-3 | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | November 2013 | Similar age |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 vs the A58.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and A58 is 90 and 68 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and A58.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-3 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A58 will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A58 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony SLT-A58 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2014-03-31 | 2013-11-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 247g (0.54 lb) | 492g (1.08 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 753 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 pictures | 690 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $350 | $645 |