Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 6 months after the NEX-C3 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS scores against the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the NEX-C3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and NEX-C3 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and NEX-C3.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-C3 will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.