Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-C3

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony NEX-C3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very close but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-15 was manufactured 23 months later than the NEX-C3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-15 matches up against the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-15 versus the NEX-C3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and NEX-C3 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The SZ-15 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The fresher SZ-15 will have a benefit in sensor technology.