Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony NEX-3N, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly comparable but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 13 months prior to the NEX-3N making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-620 UZ matches up versus the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the NEX-3N.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and NEX-3N is 78 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and NEX-3N.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.