Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SH-3 and Sony NEX-3N, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SH-3 was brought out 2 years after the NEX-3N which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SH-3 matches up against the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 has got physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-3 and Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SH-3 versus the NEX-3N.

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

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and NEX-3N.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The SH-3 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The younger SH-3 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.