Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony NEX-3

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony NEX-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very similar but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SP-610UZ was released 8 months later than the NEX-3 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the NEX-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the NEX-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and NEX-3 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and NEX-3.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The SP-610UZ has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more recent SP-610UZ should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.