Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony NEX-C3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-11 was introduced very close to the NEX-C3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-11 matches up against the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 features outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-11 and the NEX-C3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and NEX-C3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and NEX-C3.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-11 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.