Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-3N, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TG-310 was launched 3 years prior to the NEX-3N and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-310 scores versus the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 compared to the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and NEX-3N is 94 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-3N will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.