Olympus 7010 vs Sony NEX-3

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 7010 versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very close but the 7010 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7010 was introduced 10 months before the NEX-3 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 7010 grades vs the NEX-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7010 versus Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 7010 compared to the NEX-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and NEX-3 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and NEX-3.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 7010 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-3 will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.