Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-C3

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-C3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very well matched but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SP-810 UZ was revealed very close to the NEX-C3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features outer measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-C3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the NEX-C3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and NEX-C3 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and NEX-C3.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively.