Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-3

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony NEX-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very similar but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The SP-810 UZ was released 14 months later than the NEX-3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the NEX-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has outer measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the NEX-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and NEX-3 is 78 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and NEX-3.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The younger SP-810 UZ should have a benefit in sensor tech.