Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus SH-2 and Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH-2 was announced 2 years later than the NEX-3N and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SH-2 grades vs the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 features outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 and Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-2 and the NEX-3N.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and NEX-3N is 88 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SH-2 comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more modern SH-2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.