Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-C3

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty close but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-30MR was announced 5 months before the NEX-C3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the NEX-C3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and NEX-C3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and NEX-C3.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The SZ-30MR has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more challenging.