Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-C3

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-6 and Sony NEX-C3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-6 was released 7 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-6 matches up against the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 vs the NEX-C3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and NEX-C3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and NEX-C3.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.