Olympus 1 vs Sony NEX-C3

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus 1 vs Sony NEX-C3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The 1 was introduced 2 years after the NEX-C3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 1 matches up vs the NEX-C3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 1 vs Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 vs the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and NEX-C3 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and NEX-C3.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer 1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.