Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Later Model is Sony a5000
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-10 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 SZ-10 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty close but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-10 was announced 24 months earlier than the NEX-3N which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SZ-10 scores against the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony NEX-3N
SZ-10 | NEX-3N |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus SZ-10
NEX-3N | SZ-10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | February 2011 | More recent by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony NEX-3N
SZ-10 | NEX-3N | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SZ-10 against the NEX-3N.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and NEX-3N is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and NEX-3N.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-10 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2013-02-25 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 215g (0.47 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 pictures | 480 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $300 | $399 |