Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-3
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2019
- Older Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched June 2010
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-C3
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Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-6 and Sony NEX-3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively close but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-6 was announced 9 years later than the NEX-3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-6 scores vs the NEX-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony NEX-3
| TG-6 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2019 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 110 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus TG-6
| NEX-3 | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony NEX-3
| TG-6 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 has physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 and the NEX-3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and NEX-3 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and NEX-3.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-3 will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2019-05-22 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 lb) | 297g (0.65 lb) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 830 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $449 | $0 |