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| Predecessor: |
Olympus TG-2
TG-2 vs TG-3 |
Canon G9X
G9X vs G9X Mark II |
| Successor: |
Olympus TG-4
TG-3 vs TG-4 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | TG-3 | G9X Mark II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $349.99 | $529.99 |
| Street Price: | $349.00 | $449.00 |
| Date Available: | 2014-06-15 | 2017-02-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
8.7 oz
(247 g)
includes batteries |
7.3 oz
(206 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.2 in. (112 x 66 x 31 mm) |
3.9 x
2.3 x
1.2 in. (98 x 58 x 31 mm) |
| Waterproof: | Yes | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | BSI CMOS | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 20.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.34 microns | 2.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 65 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.9 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.5 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 522 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 5471 x 3072 (16.8 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3248 x 2432 (7.9 MP, Other), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2432 x 2432 (5.9 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 640x480 (120p) 432x324 (240p) |
1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV/H.264 with stereo sound, AVI/Motion JPEG (High-Speed Movie, Time-Lapse Movie) | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Olympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, with dual aspheric elements and 2 ED elements | Canon Zoom Lens; 8 elements in 6 groups (2 double sided aspherical UA lens, 1 single sided aspherical lens) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 100mm | 28 - 84mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 18mm | 10.2 - 30.6mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.0/2.8/8.0 (wide) / f/4.9/6.3/18 (tele); 2-step aperture + ND filter | f/2.0 (W) / f4.9 (T) - f/11, built-in 3-stop ND filter |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
5 -
50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in |
| Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x (2x Super Resolution Zoom) | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP, Spot AF, AF Tracking | Contrast Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track), 1-point AF (any position is available or fixed center) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) | 1,040,000 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 125 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | Auto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent1, Underwater, One-touch | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2, Multi-area White Balance, White Balance Correction (Underwater mode), White Balance Correction |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AE |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Modes: Portrait, ePortrait, Landscape, Interval Shooting, Hand-held Starlight, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Under Water Snapshot, Under Water Wide1, Under Water Wide2, Under Water Macro, Snow, Panorama, Backlight HDR; Art Filters: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Fish Eye, Sparkle, Reflection, Fragmented; Microscope Modes: Microscope, Focus Stacking, Focus Bracketing, Microscope Control; Photo Story | Custom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Panning, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie, Handheld Night Scene, High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect, Art Bold Effect, Water Painting Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Grainy B/W, Fireworks), Standard Movie, Short Clip, Manual Movie, Time-Lapse Movie, iFrame Movie |
| Self Timer: | 2, 12, custom seconds | 2, 10, custom (0-30s, 1-10 shots) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off, LED | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO 1600: W: 0.2m - 7.9m; T: 0.1m - 3.1m | Auto ISO: 50 cm - 6.0 m (W) / 50 cm - 2.4 m (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | MOV/H.264 with stereo sound, AVI/Motion JPEG (High-Speed Movie, Time-Lapse Movie) | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
| Included Memory: | 36.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | Yes | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-terminal (USB Connector, DC Jack, Audio/Video Output), Micro HDMI (Type D) | Micro HDMI (Type D) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.66 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.66 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | 31 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.1 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 20 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 19 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.18 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.13 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.138 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.78 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.036 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.3 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.2 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 10.3 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 380 shots | 235 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LI-92B | Proprietary NB-13L |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LI-92B Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | CD-ROM with Instruction Manual and Olympus Viewer 3 Software | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Waterproof (50 ft/15m), Crushproof (220lbf/100 kgf), Shockproof (7 ft/2.1m), Freezeproof (Down to 14F / -10C), Dustproof, built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, focus stacking. Available in red or black. | Available in black or silver. |
