Olympus E-410 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-410 versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-410 was brought out 6 years before the NEX-3N which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-410 grades against the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 features external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-410 versus Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-410 against the NEX-3N.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and NEX-3N is 77 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-410 and NEX-3N.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-410 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E-410 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.