Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-3N

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 7 years later than the NEX-3N and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV features outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 IV against the NEX-3N.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and NEX-3N is 81 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and NEX-3N.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.