Olympus 7040 vs Sony NEX-3

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 7040 vs Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the 7040 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The 7040 was introduced 5 months before the NEX-3 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 7040 grades vs the NEX-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7040 vs the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and NEX-3 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and NEX-3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The 7040 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field trickier.