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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(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
Sony NEX-3N
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony NEX-3N

 SZ-10 NEX-3N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus SZ-10

 NEX-3N SZ-10 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2011More recent by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony NEX-3N

 SZ-10 NEX-3N 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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).

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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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography info
Sony NEX-3N Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography factors
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (480 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
65
lighter than competition in class (215g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery life (480 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
40
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (480 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony NEX-3N
 Olympus SZ-10Sony Alpha NEX-3N
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