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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A3000

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69 Imaging
62 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Released August 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony a3500
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A3000 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A3000, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly close but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 III was released 6 years after the A3000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M1 III grades vs the A3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony A3000

		

		

			
 E-M1 III A3000 
ReleasedFebruary 2020August 2013More modern by 79 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 A3000 E-M1 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony A3000

		

		

			
 E-M1 III A3000 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III features outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 III vs the A3000.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A3000 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and A3000 is 67 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and A3000.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more recent E-M1 III provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography advice
Sony A3000 Portrait photography advice
77
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
77
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography advice
Sony A3000 Street photography advice
78
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 weather proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
56
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography highlights
Sony A3000 Sports photography highlights
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 high fps (60.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 comes with phase detect AF
59
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 great battery power (470 CIPA)
 max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography features
Sony A3000 Travel photography features
79
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
60
 great battery power (470 shots)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (411g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
81
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 two card slots
70
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (470 shots)
 no image stabilization
 lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
79
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external microphone socket
26
 comes with face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 lack of external microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (411g)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A3000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony A3000
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Alpha A3000
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-02-11 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 121 25
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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.
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone 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 580 grams (1.28 pounds) 411 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 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 420 shots 470 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) -
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail cost $1,800 $398