Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very similar but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The SH-1 was revealed 2 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SH-1 matches up vs the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 has outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SH-1 compared to the NEX-C3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and NEX-C3 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and NEX-C3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The SH-1 provides the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The fresher SH-1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.