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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony G3

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony G3 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-6 and Sony G3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was revealed 10 years later than the G3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-6 scores versus the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony G3

 TG-6 G3 
IntroducedMay 2019January 2009More recent by 127 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus TG-6

 G3 TG-6 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony G3

 TG-6 G3 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 and the G3.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and G3.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-6 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
Sony G3 Sports photography features
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Sony G3
68
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (253g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
36
manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (253g)
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony G3
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-05-22 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $449 $200