Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-3
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Released June 2010
- New Model is Sony NEX-C3
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Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony NEX-3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is pretty close but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-610 was unveiled 8 months later than the NEX-3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-610 matches up vs the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony NEX-3
| TG-610 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus TG-610
| NEX-3 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony NEX-3
| TG-610 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 920k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-610 versus the NEX-3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and NEX-3 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and NEX-3.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The TG-610 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more recent TG-610 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 920k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 297 gr (0.65 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 830 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 images | 330 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $223 | $0 |