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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony NEX-C3
(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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-320 and Sony NEX-C3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty similar but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-320 was brought out 5 months later than the NEX-C3 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-320 matches up against the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony NEX-C3

 TG-320 NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus TG-320

 NEX-C3 TG-320 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony NEX-C3

 TG-320 NEX-C3 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-320 and Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 and the NEX-C3.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and NEX-C3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography information
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good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others (155g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (225g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Sony NEX-C3
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lighter than others (155 grams)
weather proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (225g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography information
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging details
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
27
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony NEX-C3
 Olympus TG-320Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-320 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-10 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 225 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1083
Other
Battery life 150 photographs 400 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $343