Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Announced August 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Later Model is Sony NEX-3N
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-810 and Sony NEX-F3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly close but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-810 was introduced 12 months prior to the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-810 grades versus the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony NEX-F3
| TG-810 | NEX-F3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus TG-810
| NEX-F3 | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | August 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony NEX-F3
| TG-810 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 920k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 vs the NEX-F3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and NEX-F3 is 92 and 86 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and NEX-F3.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-810 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-F3 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older TG-810 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2012-08-16 |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 lbs) | 314 grams (0.69 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | 470 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $428 | $470 |
