Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony NEX-C3
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus TG-320
NEX-C3 | TG-320 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony NEX-C3
TG-320 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | August 2011 | Similar 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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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 |