Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-C3 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Released August 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
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Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ-12 was released 5 months after the NEX-C3 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-12 matches up versus the NEX-C3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Sony NEX-C3
| SZ-12 | NEX-C3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus SZ-12
| NEX-C3 | SZ-12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony NEX-C3
| SZ-12 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | August 2011 | Same age |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-12 against the NEX-C3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and NEX-C3 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and NEX-C3.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ-12 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-12 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus SZ-12 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-01-10 | 2011-08-22 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 225g (0.50 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 shots | 400 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $350 | $343 |