Olympus 6000 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 6000 versus Sony NEX-3N, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 6000 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NEX-3N and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the 6000 matches up vs the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 has physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6000 and the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and NEX-3N is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and NEX-3N.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6000 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-3N will produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.