Olympus E-M1 vs Sony a3500
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Introduced October 2013
- Updated by Olympus E-M1 II
(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
- Launched March 2014
- Older Model is Sony A3000
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony a3500 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony a3500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly close but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and a3500 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M1 was released 4 months prior to the a3500 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M1 scores against the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Sony a3500
E-M1 | a3500 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Olympus E-M1
a3500 | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Sony a3500
E-M1 | a3500 | |||
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Launched | October 2013 | March 2014 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 features outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 versus the a3500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and a3500 is 71 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and a3500.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony a3500 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-10-28 | 2014-03-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePIC VII | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/320 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 497g (1.10 lbs) | 411g (0.91 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 757 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 470 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $799 | $398 |