Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony NEX-3N

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.