Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 23 months after the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the NEX-C3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and NEX-C3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and NEX-C3.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.