Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-C3

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The VH-410 was manufactured 13 months later than 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 VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VH-410 grades vs the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the VH-410 compared to the NEX-C3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The VH-410 provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger VH-410 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.