Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-3N
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony NEX-3N
SZ-31MR iHS | NEX-3N | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 12 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony NEX-3N
SZ-31MR iHS | NEX-3N | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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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 |