Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-3
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Olympus TG-810 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
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced August 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
- Launched June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-C3
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Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-810 and Sony NEX-3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-810 was launched 15 months later than the NEX-3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-810 scores vs the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony NEX-3
| TG-810 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus TG-810
| NEX-3 | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony NEX-3
| TG-810 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 920k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 features external dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-810 versus the NEX-3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and NEX-3 is 92 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and NEX-3.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The TG-810 features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The newer TG-810 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2010-06-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | 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 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 297 grams (0.65 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" 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 | 220 photos | 330 photos |
| Form of battery | 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $428 | $0 |