Olympus 7010 vs Sony NEX-3N

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus 7010 and Sony NEX-3N, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the 7010 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The 7010 was unveiled 4 years prior to the NEX-3N and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7010 scores versus the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 and the NEX-3N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and NEX-3N is 94 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 7010 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-3N will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.