Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-3

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.

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The 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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

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.

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.