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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-870
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Later Model is Sony a5000
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively similar but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-860 was introduced 24 months later than the NEX-3N which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-860 matches up vs the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony NEX-3N

 TG-860 NEX-3N 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2013More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus TG-860

 NEX-3N TG-860 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony NEX-3N

 TG-860 NEX-3N 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-860 versus the NEX-3N.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and NEX-3N is 91 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The TG-860 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh harder. The fresher TG-860 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-860
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery power (480 shots)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-860
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
71
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
great battery power (480 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography information
48
relatively wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (480 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony NEX-3N
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-06 2013-02-25
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Bionz
Sensor type 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 grams (0.49 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 All around 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 300 pictures 480 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $279 $399