Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-3

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.

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The 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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

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.

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.