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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89 Imaging
56 Features
69 Overall
61

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5N, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Tough-3000 was revealed 21 months prior to the NEX-5N making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Tough-3000 scores against the NEX-5N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

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

		

		

			
 NEX-5N Tough-3000 
LaunchedOctober 2011January 2010More modern by 21 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 Tough-3000 NEX-5N 
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Tough-3000 against the NEX-5N.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and NEX-5N is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and NEX-5N.
As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5N will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography highlights
21
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
73
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5N Street photography details
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
80
 screen tilts
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5N
36
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
58
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 better than average battery pack (460 per charge)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography information
61
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
 better than average battery pack (460 shots)
 supports focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography details
35
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
71
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (460 CIPA)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
28
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone socket
33
 touchscreen functionality
 comes with face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have external mic socket
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony NEX-5N
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Alternate name mju Tough 3000 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-07 2011-10-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 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    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
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 score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1079
Other
Battery life - 460 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $550