Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-3
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-C3
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony NEX-3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is pretty similar but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-830 iHS was manufactured 2 years later than the NEX-3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the NEX-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony NEX-3
TG-830 iHS | NEX-3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | June 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
NEX-3 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony NEX-3
TG-830 iHS | NEX-3 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the NEX-3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and NEX-3 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and NEX-3.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine 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 | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 297g (0.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 330 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $0 |