Olympus VH-515 vs Sony NEX-3N

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VH-515 was revealed 6 months earlier than the NEX-3N which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VH-515 scores versus the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-515 versus Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the VH-515 against the NEX-3N.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and NEX-3N is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VH-515 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.