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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 6 months after the NEX-C3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony NEX-C3

 SZ-31MR iHS NEX-C3 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 NEX-C3 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony NEX-C3

 SZ-31MR iHS NEX-C3 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the NEX-C3.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and NEX-C3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and NEX-C3.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Street photography with Sony NEX-C3
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others in class (226g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography highlights
44
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (226g)
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
great battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (225g)
MP count decent (16MP)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-C3
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging details
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
27
lighter than competition in class (225g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony NEX-C3
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-02-08 2011-08-22
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic V Bionz
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 225g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1083
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $343