Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced August 2011
- Older Model is Sony NEX-3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-C3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Tough-3000 was announced 19 months before the NEX-C3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony NEX-C3
Tough-3000 | NEX-C3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus Tough-3000
NEX-C3 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony NEX-C3
Tough-3000 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 features outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the NEX-C3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and NEX-C3 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and NEX-C3.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Tough-3000 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Also Known as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2011-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) | 225 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $343 |