Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-C3

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony NEX-C3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very comparable but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SZ-16 iHS was announced 17 months after the NEX-C3 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the NEX-C3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and NEX-C3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and NEX-C3.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The younger SZ-16 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.