Olympus 5010 vs Sony NEX-C3

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 5010 versus Sony NEX-C3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the 5010 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 5010 was released 19 months prior to the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 5010 matches up vs the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5010 and the NEX-C3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and NEX-C3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and NEX-C3.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5010 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-C3 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 5010 will be behind in sensor technology.