Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-3N
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38 Features
51 Overall
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89 Imaging
57 Features
52 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Olympus TG-4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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony NEX-3N
TG-5 | NEX-3N | |||
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Revealed | May 2017 | February 2013 | More modern by 52 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus TG-5
NEX-3N | TG-5 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony NEX-3N
TG-5 | NEX-3N | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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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 |