Olympus TG-870 vs Sony NEX-C3

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony NEX-C3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty similar but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-870 was introduced 4 years after the NEX-C3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-870 matches up against the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 features external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-870 and the NEX-C3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and NEX-C3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and NEX-C3.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The TG-870 features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF harder. The younger TG-870 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.