Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-3

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very close but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The VH-410 was launched 2 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VH-410 grades vs the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 has outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the VH-410 versus the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and NEX-3 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and NEX-3.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VH-410 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus VH-410 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher VH-410 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.