Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony NEX-C3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 9 months later than the NEX-C3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the NEX-C3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and NEX-C3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-1 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.