Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-3
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Olympus TG-860 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
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched February 2015
- Updated by Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-C3
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Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony NEX-3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly similar but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-860 was announced 4 years later than the NEX-3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-860 scores vs the NEX-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony NEX-3
| TG-860 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2015 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 57 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus TG-860
| NEX-3 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony NEX-3
| TG-860 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony NEX-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-860 vs the NEX-3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and NEX-3 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and NEX-3.
As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-860 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-860 will offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-860 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 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), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lb) | 297 grams (0.65 lb) |
| 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 Overall 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 | 300 images | 330 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $279 | $0 |