Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-C3

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.