Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Launched August 2012
- Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony NEX-F3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-850 iHS was announced 18 months later than the NEX-F3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony NEX-F3
TG-850 iHS | NEX-F3 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | August 2012 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
NEX-F3 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony NEX-F3
TG-850 iHS | NEX-F3 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features 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) and the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the NEX-F3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and NEX-F3.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more modern TG-850 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-01-29 | 2012-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 pounds) | 314g (0.69 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 470 pictures |
Type 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)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $250 | $470 |