Olympus 6010 vs Sony NEX-3N

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus 6010 versus Sony NEX-3N, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The 6010 was announced 4 years earlier than the NEX-3N which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 6010 grades versus the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 6010 and the NEX-3N.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and NEX-3N is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6010 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.