Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2014
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
- Newer Model is Sony a5000
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty similar but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-850 iHS was manufactured 12 months after the NEX-3N which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony NEX-3N
TG-850 iHS | NEX-3N | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | February 2013 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
NEX-3N | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony NEX-3N
TG-850 iHS | NEX-3N | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the NEX-3N.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and NEX-3N is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and NEX-3N.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The newer TG-850 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2013-02-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 480 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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)) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $250 | $399 |