Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
- Newer Model is Sony a5000
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-15 was announced 4 months later than the NEX-3N and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ-15 matches up against the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony NEX-3N
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus SZ-15
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony NEX-3N
SZ-15 | NEX-3N | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | February 2013 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 vs the NEX-3N.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and NEX-3N is 88 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and NEX-3N.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SZ-15 has the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2013-02-25 |
Physical type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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 | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 480 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $200 | $399 |