Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Launched August 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-3
- New Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-630 iHS was announced 17 months later than the NEX-C3 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the NEX-C3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony NEX-C3
| TG-630 iHS | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | August 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| NEX-C3 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony NEX-C3
| TG-630 iHS | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got physical measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the NEX-C3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and NEX-C3 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and NEX-C3.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-630 iHS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2011-08-22 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 225g (0.50 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 220 images | 400 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | 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 | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $200 | $343 |
