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

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.