Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-C3
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
91 Imaging
56 Features
57 Overall
56
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2019
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
(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
- Revealed August 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-3
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-F3
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony NEX-C3
| TG-6 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2019 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 95 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus TG-6
| NEX-C3 | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony NEX-C3
| TG-6 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Olympus TG-6 and Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banStreet Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsSports Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesTravel Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoLandscape Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneVlogging Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2019-05-22 | 2011-08-22 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253 gr (0.56 lb) | 225 gr (0.50 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 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 | 340 photos | 400 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $449 | $343 |