Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A7c

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.

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.

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.

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.