Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III vs OM System Tough TG-7

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and the OM System Tough TG-7, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III was introduced in May 2014 and OM System Tough TG-7 was introduced in September 2023. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III over OM System Tough TG-7.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose OM System Tough TG-7 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and OM System Tough TG-7 have 3.0" screens with 1,229k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. OM System Tough TG-7 has a Fixed screen

Electronic Viewfinder on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on OM System Tough TG-7.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode. OM System Tough TG-7 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III is equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3:2 mode: 3888x2592, 2736x1824; 4:3 mode: 4864x3648, 3648x2736, 2592x1944, 640x480; 16:9 mode: 5472x3080, 2720x1528; 1:1 mode: 3648x3648, 2544x2544, 1920x1920 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. OM System Tough TG-7 is equipped with TruePic VIII processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization (2.5 stops of compensation in OM System Tough TG-7).

Built-in GPS on OM System Tough TG-7

OM System Tough TG-7 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer and battery charging. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III has a Micro HDMI and OM System Tough TG-7 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 320 shots and OM System Tough TG-7 comes with LI-92B battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.

External Storage Slots

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo card slot. OM System Tough TG-7 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III, and up to 1/2000 sec on OM System Tough TG-7. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. OM System Tough TG-7 can shoot continuously up to 20.0 fps.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±2 range on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and exposure bracketing on OM System Tough TG-7.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III body has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61") and OM System Tough TG-7 body has dimensions of 114 x 66 x 33 mm (4.49 x 2.6 x 1.3"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III weighs 290 g (0.64 lb / 10.23 oz) and OM System Tough TG-7 weighs 253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

OM System Tough TG-7

102 mm

58 mm

114 mm

66 mm

58 mm

66 mm

41 mm

33 mm