Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-3N

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.