Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released March 2014
- Updated by Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2013
- Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Newer Model is Sony a5000
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Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-3 and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very comparable but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-3 was unveiled 14 months after the NEX-3N making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-3 matches up against the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony NEX-3N
| TG-3 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2014 |  | February 2013 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus TG-3
| NEX-3N | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony NEX-3N
| TG-3 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-3 and Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-3 and the NEX-3N.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and NEX-3N is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and NEX-3N.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The TG-3 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more recent TG-3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2014-03-31 | 2013-02-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 330 photos | 480 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $350 | $399 |