Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-3N, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The SH-1 was launched 14 months later than the NEX-3N which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SH-1 matches up vs the NEX-3N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 has got physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-3N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-1 and the NEX-3N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and NEX-3N is 88 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The SH-1 includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more modern SH-1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.