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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Updated by Sony a5000
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony NEX-3N

 SP-620 UZ NEX-3N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 NEX-3N SP-620 UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony NEX-3N

 SP-620 UZ NEX-3N 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

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

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography advice
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography information
Sony NEX-3N Street photography information
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (480 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
61
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery (480 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (480 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging features
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony NEX-3N
 Olympus SP-620 UZSony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-02-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435g (0.96 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 1067
Other
Battery life - 480 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $199 $399