Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-F3

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

See the Olympus TG-810 and Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.