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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91 Imaging
56 Features
57 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony NEX-C3
(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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony NEX-C3

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS NEX-C3 
Display resolution1030k920kSharper display (+110k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 NEX-C3 TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony NEX-C3

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS NEX-C3 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2011Same age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
Check the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and NEX-C3 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-C3
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 has face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
73
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography highlights
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
79
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography details
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (220 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
53
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 better than average battery life (400 per charge)
 max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography details
59
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (220 CIPA)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
 better than average battery life (400 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography highlights
38
 decently wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 not so great battery (220 shots)
 lack of Timelapse recording
70
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (400 shots)
 no image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging details
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging details
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
27
 lighter than competition in class (225g)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony NEX-C3
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-08 2011-08-22
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,030k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 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
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 225 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 shots 400 shots
Battery type 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    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $343