Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Released August 2012
- Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony NEX-F3
TG-820 iHS | NEX-F3 | |||
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Display resolution | 1030k | 920k | Sharper display (+110k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
NEX-F3 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony NEX-F3
TG-820 iHS | NEX-F3 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | August 2012 | Similar age | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-02-08 | 2012-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,030k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) | 314 gr (0.69 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $500 | $470 |