Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched February 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
- Refreshed by Sony a5000
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-3N, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very similar but the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-12 was unveiled 13 months before the NEX-3N making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-12 scores vs the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Sony NEX-3N
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus SZ-12
NEX-3N | SZ-12 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony NEX-3N
SZ-12 | NEX-3N | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-12 offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-12 vs the NEX-3N.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and NEX-3N is 89 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and NEX-3N.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-12 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-3N will offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-12 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2013-02-25 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 269g (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $350 | $399 |