Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony NEX-3N

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively close but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The SP-610UZ was released 3 years prior to the NEX-3N and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the NEX-3N.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and NEX-3N is 79 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and NEX-3N.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.