Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N 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
- Revealed April 2015
- Replaced the Olympus TG-3
- Updated by Olympus TG-5
(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- Superseded the Sony NEX-F3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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony NEX-3N
TG-4 | NEX-3N | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | February 2013 | More recent by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus TG-4
NEX-3N | TG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony NEX-3N
TG-4 | NEX-3N | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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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 |