Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The SP-600 UZ was announced 4 years earlier than the NEX-3N which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the NEX-3N.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and NEX-3N is 69 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and NEX-3N.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-600 UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-3N will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.