Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Released August 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-3
- Updated by Sony NEX-F3
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-850 iHS was announced 2 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony NEX-C3
TG-850 iHS | NEX-C3 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | August 2011 | More modern by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
NEX-C3 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony NEX-C3
TG-850 iHS | NEX-C3 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the NEX-C3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and NEX-C3 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and NEX-C3.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern TG-850 iHS should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2011-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 pounds) | 225g (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 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 | 330 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $250 | $343 |