Olympus E-P3 vs Sony NEX-C3

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-P3 versus Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-P3 was manufactured at a similar time to the NEX-C3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-P3 scores versus the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P3 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P3 and the NEX-C3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and NEX-C3 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and NEX-C3.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.