Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
- Updated by Sony a5000
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-3N, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-320 was introduced 13 months prior to the NEX-3N making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-320 scores vs the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony NEX-3N
| TG-320 | NEX-3N |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus TG-320
| NEX-3N | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2013 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony NEX-3N
| TG-320 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the NEX-3N.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and NEX-3N is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and NEX-3N.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2013-02-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1067 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 images | 480 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $0 | $399 |