Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony NEX-C3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very well matched but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 7 months prior to the NEX-C3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the NEX-C3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and NEX-C3 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and NEX-C3.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-C3 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.