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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Later Model is Sony a5000
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively close but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The TG-4 was announced 2 years later than the NEX-3N and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-4 scores vs the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony NEX-3N

 TG-4 NEX-3N 
IntroducedApril 2015February 2013More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus TG-4

 NEX-3N TG-4 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony NEX-3N

 TG-4 NEX-3N 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-4 against the NEX-3N.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and NEX-3N is 90 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and NEX-3N.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TG-4 includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The younger TG-4 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
47
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
66
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography features
Sony NEX-3N Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (247g)
77
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (480 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography highlights
74
good battery (380 shots)
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery power (480 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography info
62
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (480 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than average in class (247g)
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony NEX-3N
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-04-13 2013-02-25
Physical type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
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 All around 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 380 shots 480 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $379 $399