Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 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
- Revealed February 2012
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony NEX-C3
SZ-31MR iHS | NEX-C3 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
NEX-C3 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony NEX-C3
SZ-31MR iHS | NEX-C3 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | August 2011 | Similar generation | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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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 |