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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 3000
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5N
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 5 months earlier than the NEX-5 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Tough-3000 scores vs the NEX-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony NEX-5

 Tough-3000 NEX-5 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 NEX-5 Tough-3000 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony NEX-5

 Tough-3000 NEX-5 
LaunchedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the NEX-5.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and NEX-5 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and NEX-5.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-5 will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Sony NEX-5
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography advice
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5
61
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony NEX-5
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Also called as mju Tough 3000 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-07 2010-06-07
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 287 gr (0.63 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 796
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $599