Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3
82 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
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89 Imaging
54 Features
55 Overall
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Revealed August 2015
- Superseded the Olympus E-M10
- Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched June 2010
- New Model is Sony NEX-C3
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
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.
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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.
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Sony NEX-3
E-M10 II | NEX-3 | |||
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Launched | August 2015 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 64 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus E-M10 II
NEX-3 | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony NEX-3
E-M10 II | NEX-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and NEX-3 is 82 and 89 respectively.
![Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-08-25 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
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 | 81 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390g (0.86 pounds) | 297g (0.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | 842 | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $499 | $0 |