Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-C3
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony NEX-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ-10 was launched 9 months later than the NEX-3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ-10 matches up against the NEX-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony NEX-3
SZ-10 | NEX-3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | June 2010 | More recent by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus SZ-10
NEX-3 | SZ-10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony NEX-3
SZ-10 | NEX-3 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 provides external measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SZ-10 versus the NEX-3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and NEX-3 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and NEX-3.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The SZ-10 contains the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The newer SZ-10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 297g (0.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $300 | $0 |