Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-F3

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-F3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very similar but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The TG-860 was brought out 2 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-860 scores versus the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-860 versus the NEX-F3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-860 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh more challenging. The more recent TG-860 will have an advantage in sensor tech.