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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(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
  • Announced August 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 III
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
  • New Model is Sony a5000
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 II was brought out 2 years later than the NEX-3N and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M10 II matches up versus the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Sony NEX-3N

 E-M10 II NEX-3N 
RevealedAugust 2015February 2013Fresher by 31 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus E-M10 II

 NEX-3N E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony NEX-3N

 E-M10 II NEX-3N 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II has external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 II versus Sony NEX-3N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the NEX-3N.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and NEX-3N is 82 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 II contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The more recent E-M10 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
66
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Street photography highlights
83
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
77
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (480 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography info
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography info
73
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery pack (480 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (480 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
OM System OM-1 Set to Enhance Autofocus

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging advice
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Sony NEX-3N
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IISony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-08-25 2013-02-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 81 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 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 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 74
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 842 1067
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 480 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $399