Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Successor is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-C3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-3 was released 2 years after the NEX-C3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-3 scores against the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony NEX-C3
TG-3 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | August 2011 | More modern by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus TG-3
NEX-C3 | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony NEX-C3
TG-3 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-3 and the NEX-C3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and NEX-C3 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and NEX-C3.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TG-3 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The more modern TG-3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-03-31 | 2011-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lb) | 225g (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 400 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $350 | $343 |