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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7c

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(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
Sony A7c
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony A7c

 TG-3 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Olympus TG-3

 A7c TG-3 
ReleasedSeptember 2020March 2014Newer by 78 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony A7c

 TG-3 A7c 
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7c size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
37
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
78
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography factors
Sony A7c Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (247g)
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (330 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (740 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7c Travel photography highlights
74
better than average battery (330 shots)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
86
good battery power (740 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
56
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
Sony A7c Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (247g)
86
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony A7c
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Alpha A7c
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