Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and NEX-3 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-M10 II was introduced 5 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M10 II scores vs the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 II vs the NEX-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and NEX-3 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and NEX-3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-M10 II will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.