Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-C3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The SZ-10 was manufactured 6 months prior to the NEX-C3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-10 grades vs the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 has got external 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) and the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and NEX-C3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and NEX-C3.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-10 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.