Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.