Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7c
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Announced March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Released September 2020
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7c Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony A7c, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-3 was released 7 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-3 grades against the A7c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7c Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony A7c
TG-3 | A7c |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Olympus TG-3
A7c | TG-3 | |||
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Released | September 2020 | March 2014 | Newer by 78 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony A7c
TG-3 | A7c | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony A7c in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 and the A7c.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and A7c is 90 and 78 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and A7c.
Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7c will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged TG-3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7c Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Alpha A7c |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-03-31 | 2020-09-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 122 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 509 gr (1.12 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 740 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $350 | $1,800 |