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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
Sony NEX-3N
(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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Successor is Sony a5000
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony NEX-3N, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The TG-5 was brought out 4 years after the NEX-3N which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-5 scores versus the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony NEX-3N

 TG-5 NEX-3N 
RevealedMay 2017February 2013More modern by 52 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus TG-5

 NEX-3N TG-5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony NEX-3N

 TG-5 NEX-3N 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 features outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony NEX-3N in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 compared to the NEX-3N.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and NEX-3N is 90 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-3N will offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer TG-5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
66
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
77
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Sports photography camera
46
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (480 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (340 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
great battery life (480 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (480 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (250g)
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony NEX-3N
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-05-17 2013-02-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 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 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 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 340 photos 480 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $449 $399