Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-F3

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The TG-820 iHS was introduced 6 months before the NEX-F3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the NEX-F3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and NEX-F3 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-820 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.