Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-3
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-C3
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony NEX-3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-850 iHS was announced 3 years later than the NEX-3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the NEX-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony NEX-3
TG-850 iHS | NEX-3 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | June 2010 | More recent by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
NEX-3 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony NEX-3
TG-850 iHS | NEX-3 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony NEX-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the NEX-3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and NEX-3 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and NEX-3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-850 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) | 297 grams (0.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 330 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $250 | $0 |