Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony NEX-3
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![Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III.jpg)
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Revealed August 2017
- Old Model is Olympus E-M10 II
- Later Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
(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
- Introduced June 2010
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-C3
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-M10 III versus Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and NEX-3 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
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The E-M10 III was brought out 7 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the NEX-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Sony NEX-3
E-M10 III | NEX-3 | |||
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Introduced | August 2017 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 89 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus E-M10 III
NEX-3 | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony NEX-3
E-M10 III | NEX-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M10 III versus Sony NEX-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 III vs the NEX-3.
![Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and NEX-3 is 80 and 89 respectively.
![Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and NEX-3.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus E-M10 III will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 III should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-08-31 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.6fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 lbs) | 297g (0.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $650 | $0 |