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Comparison of Olympus Tough TG-810 and Sony Alpha NEX-3 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha NEX-3 ×
Olympus Tough TG-810 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha NEX-3Olympus Tough TG-810
BrandSonyOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberNEX-3TG-810
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact
Release year (year)20102011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)117100
Width (mm)3326
Height (mm)6365
Weight (g)511221
Waterproof-+
SuccessorSony NEX-3-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.214
Sensor formatAPS-C1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)369.7228.07
Sensor width (mm)23.76.17
Sensor height (mm)15.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.161.44
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:2, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score68-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.1-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)830-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2288 x 1280(2.9 mp other)
  • 2288 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 3344 x 1872(6.3 mp other)
  • 3344 x 2224(7.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 2576(11.8 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • .arw raw
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)2.70.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4MP4 (MPEG-4)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony E-
LensSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSSOlympus Lens, 11 Lenses in 8 Groups, 4/8 Aspherical Lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)35
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.17 - 0.26
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2560
Macro focus range (cm)-3 - 60
Filter thread (mm)49-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 10
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face DetectionCCD Contrast Detection: iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Viewfinder type(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV)-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1310
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./filter
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 4
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment (49 segments), Center-weighted, SpotDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep PanoramaIntelligent Auto, Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Panorama, Beauty Mode, Magic Filter, 3D, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. BEAUTY
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)7-
Flash range descriptionBundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100ISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 11.5ft (3.5m), Tele: 1.64 ft (0.5m) - 8.2ft (2.5m)
Max flash sync (s)1/160-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionSmart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable)-
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • .arw raw
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)-19
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • audio/video output)
  • hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.771.78
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.77-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)17-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.70.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)382
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.440.68
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.440.59
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.120.16
Startup time (s)11.6
Play -> record time (s)1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.83.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330220
Battery form factorProprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50Proprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pmb (picture motion browser) 4.3.01 image data converter sr 3.1 image data lightbox sr
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x 10.1.3 or later
  • mac os x10.3-10.5
  • windows 200pro/xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black, silver or red.Built-in GPS, Electronic Compass and Manometer; Dual Image Stabilization, 720p Movies, Waterproof (33 ft / 10m), Shockproof (6



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