Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Replacement is Sony a5000
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty close but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-100 was revealed 12 months later than the NEX-3N and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-100 grades vs the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony NEX-3N
SP-100 | NEX-3N | |||
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Released | January 2014 | February 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus SP-100
NEX-3N | SP-100 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony NEX-3N
SP-100 | NEX-3N | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and 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).
See the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 against the NEX-3N.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and NEX-3N is 63 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and NEX-3N.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SP-100 features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more recent SP-100 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2013-02-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 594 grams (1.31 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 480 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $400 | $399 |