Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-3
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched June 2010
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-C3
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony NEX-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly similar but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-15 was unveiled 3 years later than the NEX-3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-15 grades vs the NEX-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony NEX-3
SZ-15 | NEX-3 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | June 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus SZ-15
NEX-3 | SZ-15 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony NEX-3
SZ-15 | NEX-3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 provides external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-15 against the NEX-3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and NEX-3 is 88 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and NEX-3.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-15 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus SZ-15 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2010-06-07 |
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 | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | 297 grams (0.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $200 | $0 |