Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-3
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released March 2011
(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
- Released June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-C3
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony NEX-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very close but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SZ-30MR was unveiled 9 months later than the NEX-3 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the NEX-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony NEX-3
SZ-30MR | NEX-3 | |||
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Released | March 2011 | June 2010 | Fresher by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
NEX-3 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony NEX-3
SZ-30MR | NEX-3 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR 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) while the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony NEX-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR against the NEX-3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and NEX-3 is 89 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and NEX-3.
All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-30MR having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus SZ-30MR will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SZ-30MR provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-03-02 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) | 297 gr (0.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 330 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $279 | $0 |