Olympus Stylus Tough-3000

Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Competitors
Waterproof Waterproof, Compact
January, 2010

As well as being compared against other waterproofs and compacts, the Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs. The Olympus Stylus Tough-3000's top rivals come from Olympus (such as the TG310 and the Stylus Tough 6020) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix AW100 and the Coolpix S30)

Competitor classes

compared toWaterproof competitors

Generally, compared to other waterproof competitors the Olympus Tough-3000 lacks a built in panoramas and is older (january, 2010 vs february, 2011).

Olympus TG310

Olympus TG-310
1 year newer
$132

Significant advantages of the TG310 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the TG310 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • None found

common strengths of the TG310 and Tough-3000

  • Good macro capabilities: 2 cm vs 2 cm
  • Inexpensive: $131.95 vs $187.99
arrow Compare the TG310 vs the Stylus Tough-3000

Olympus Stylus Tough 6020

Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
similar age
$179

Significant advantages of the Tough 6020 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Lighter: 122 g vs 159 g

Significant disadvantages of the Tough 6020 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • None found

common strengths of the Tough 6020 and Tough-3000

  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 2 cm
  • Inexpensive: $179.00 vs $187.99
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
arrow Compare the Tough 6020 vs the Tough-3000

Olympus Tough TG-320

Olympus TG-320
2 years newer
$190 - $251

Significant advantages of the TG-320 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Takes 3D photos
  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the TG-320 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • None found

common strengths of the TG-320 and Tough-3000

  • Inexpensive: $189.61 vs $187.99
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
arrow Compare the Tough TG-320 vs the Stylus Tough-3000

Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
5 months older
$416

Significant advantages of the Tough 6010 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the Tough 6010 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • None found

common strengths of the Tough 6010 and Tough-3000

  • Good macro capabilities: 2 cm vs 2 cm
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
arrow Compare the Tough 6010 vs the Tough-3000

Olympus Stylus Tough 8010

Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
similar age
$155 - $165

Significant advantages of the Tough 8010 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the Tough 8010 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Significantly heavier: 215 g vs 159 g

common strengths of the Tough 8010 and Tough-3000

  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 2 cm
  • Inexpensive: $154.99 vs $187.99
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
arrow Compare the Tough 8010 vs the Tough-3000

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Nikon Coolpix AW100
1 year newer
$280

Significant advantages of the AW100 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the AW100 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

common strengths of the AW100 and Tough-3000

  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 2 cm
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix AW100 vs the Olympus Stylus Tough-3000

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus Tough-3000 compared to other compact competitors include: it slightly closer macro focusing (2 cm vs 7 cm), is waterproof and has a faster max shutter speed (1/2000 of a second vs 1/1500 of a second).

However, on average it has a significantly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.8), is slightly larger (compact 95x65x23 mm vs super compact 91x56x22 mm), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO), doesn't record movies in 24p and has a slightly smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm).

Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
1 year newer
$122 - $207

Significant advantages of the A3200 IS (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5

Significant disadvantages of the A3200 IS (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the A3200 IS and Tough-3000

  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 2 cm
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot A3200 IS vs the Olympus Stylus Tough-3000

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
1 year newer
$372 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.5
  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 9.8 MP

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Not waterproof
  • Heavier: 198 g vs 159 g

common strengths of the S100 and Tough-3000

  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 2 cm
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Olympus Stylus Tough-3000

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T10

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T10
3 years older

Significant advantages of the DSC-T10 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-T10 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 28 mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Significantly smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm

common strengths of the DSC-T10 and Tough-3000

  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 2 cm
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T10 vs the Olympus Stylus Tough-3000

Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS

Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
similar age
$178

Significant advantages of the SD1300 IS (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5
  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the SD1300 IS (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Not waterproof
  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

common strengths of the SD1300 IS and Tough-3000

  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 2 cm
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS vs the Olympus Stylus Tough-3000

Olympus Stylus 5010

Olympus Stylus 5010
similar age

Significant advantages of the 5010 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5

Significant disadvantages of the 5010 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Significantly worse macro capability: 7 cm vs 2 cm
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the 5010 and Tough-3000

  • None found
arrow Compare the 5010 vs the Tough-3000

Nikon Coolpix S4100

Nikon Coolpix S4100
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the S4100 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 15fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Has a touch screen

Significant disadvantages of the S4100 (vs the Tough-3000)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift
  • Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 2 cm
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the S4100 and Tough-3000

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S4100 vs the Olympus Stylus Tough-3000

compared toEntry-level DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus Tough-3000 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs none), has image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), is newer (january, 2010 vs august, 2006), is much smaller (compact 95x65x23 mm vs prosumer size 129x98x62 mm) and is slightly less expensive ($187.99 vs $547.72).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs APS-C 22.2x14.8mm), doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs pentamirror), users slower contrast detection autofocus (contrast detection vs phase detection), doesn't shoot RAW and has a built-in lens.

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
1 year older
$468 (body only)
$599 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the Tough-3000)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift
  • Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Compact 95x65x23 mm

common strengths of the Rebel XSi and Tough-3000

  • Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Compact 95x65x23 mm
  • Very thin: 2.4" vs 0.9"
  • Light weight: 524 g vs 159 g
arrow Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi vs the Olympus Stylus Tough-3000

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
3 years older
$548 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the Rebel XTi (vs the Tough-3000)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None
  • Shoots RAW

Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XTi (vs the Tough-3000)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift
  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.7"
  • Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps

common strengths of the Rebel XTi and Tough-3000

  • Very small: Prosumer size 127x94x65 mm vs Compact 95x65x23 mm
  • Very thin: 2.6" vs 0.9"
  • Inexpensive: $547.72 vs $187.99
arrow Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi vs the Olympus Stylus Tough-3000