Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-C3

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 8010 and Sony NEX-C3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the 8010 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 8010 was announced 18 months prior to the NEX-C3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 8010 scores against the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Olympus 8010 and Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 versus the NEX-C3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and NEX-C3 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 8010 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.