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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony NEX-F3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-5 was introduced 4 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-5 matches up vs the NEX-F3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony NEX-F3

 TG-5 NEX-F3 
IntroducedMay 2017August 2012Fresher by 58 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus TG-5

 NEX-F3 TG-5 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony NEX-F3

 TG-5 NEX-F3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-5 against the NEX-F3.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and NEX-F3 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography factors
39
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography advice
46
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography advice
68
good battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (250g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
good battery (470 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography advice
57
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (470 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (250g)
27
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony NEX-F3
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-05-17 2012-08-16
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 314 gr (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 470 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $449 $470