Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-5N 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
- Launched March 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
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On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony NEX-5N, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very close but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-3 was brought out 2 years later than the NEX-5N and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-3 scores versus the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony NEX-5N
| TG-3 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2014 |  | October 2011 | Fresher by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Olympus TG-3
| NEX-5N | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony NEX-5N
| TG-3 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-3 versus the NEX-5N.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and NEX-5N is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and NEX-5N.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The TG-3 offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more recent TG-3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-03-31 | 2011-10-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 pictures | 460 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $350 | $550 |