Olympus SH-50 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SH-50 versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SH-50 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The SH-50 was revealed within a month of the NEX-3N so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SH-50 scores vs the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Olympus SH-50 versus Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SH-50 compared to the NEX-3N.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and NEX-3N is 88 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The SH-50 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF tougher.