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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
  • Later Model is Sony a5000
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony NEX-3N, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very comparable but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 12 months prior to the NEX-3N which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up vs the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony NEX-3N

 SZ-31MR iHS NEX-3N 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 NEX-3N SZ-31MR iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony NEX-3N

 SZ-31MR iHS NEX-3N 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony NEX-3N in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the NEX-3N.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and NEX-3N is 89 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS contains the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh trickier. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (226g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography factors
44
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (480 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors (226g)
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery (480 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (480 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony NEX-3N
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-02-08 2013-02-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 1067
Other
Battery life 200 photos 480 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $399