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OM System OM-1 vs Sony A3000

Portability
65
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
OM System OM-1 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
61
Features
54
Overall
58

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Launched February 2022
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • New Model is Sony a3500
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OM System OM-1 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Let's look more closely at the OM System OM-1 versus Sony A3000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is very close but the OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The OM System OM-1 was announced 8 years later than the A3000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the OM System OM-1 matches up versus the A3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Sony A3000

 OM System OM-1 A3000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2022August 2013More recent by 104 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the OM System OM-1

 A3000 OM System OM-1 

Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Sony A3000

 OM System OM-1 A3000 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3.00"3"Same display dimensions

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The OM System OM-1 enjoys outside dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the OM System OM-1 versus Sony A3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the OM System OM-1 and the A3000.

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-1 and A3000 is 65 and 69 respectively.

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the OM System OM-1 and A3000.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The OM System OM-1 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The newer OM System OM-1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-1 Street photography factors
Sony A3000 Street photography factors
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (411g)
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-1 Sports photography factors
Sony A3000 Sports photography factors
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (520 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
59
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
78
better than average battery pack (520 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
59
good battery (470 per charge)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (411g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

OM System OM-1 Landscape photography information
Sony A3000 Landscape photography information
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (520 shots)
has dual storage slots
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (470 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with OM System OM-1
Vlogging with Sony A3000
78
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
26
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (411g)
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OM System OM-1 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Sony A3000
 OM System OM-1Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model OM System OM-1 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-02-15 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ image
Sensor type Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1053 25
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 118 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 grams (1.32 lbs) 411 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 520 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLX-1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) -
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $2,199 $398