Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-F3

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony NEX-F3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very comparable but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 5 months later than the NEX-F3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 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") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the NEX-F3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher.