Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 April 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
- New Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-C3
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Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony NEX-3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly similar but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-4 was launched 4 years later than the NEX-3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-4 grades versus the NEX-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony NEX-3
| TG-4 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2015 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 60 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus TG-4
| NEX-3 | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony NEX-3
| TG-4 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 has outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 and the NEX-3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and NEX-3 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and NEX-3.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-4 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-4 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2015-04-13 | 2010-06-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 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 files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | 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 | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 297g (0.65 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 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 | 380 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $379 | $0 |