Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
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 type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony NEX-5
| Tough-3000 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same 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.
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 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.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony 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 |