Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N

Let's look closer at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively close but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 19 months earlier than the NEX-3N which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 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).

Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the NEX-3N.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and NEX-3N is 78 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-3N will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.