Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
- Updated by Sony a5000
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-820 iHS was brought out 12 months prior to the NEX-3N and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony NEX-3N
TG-820 iHS | NEX-3N | |||
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Screen resolution | 1030k | 460k | Sharper screen (+570k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
NEX-3N | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Released | February 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 12 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony NEX-3N
TG-820 iHS | NEX-3N | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the NEX-3N.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and NEX-3N is 92 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and NEX-3N.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-3N will give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-02-08 | 2013-02-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,030k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color 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 | 5.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 480 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $500 | $399 |