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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A3000

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 II
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony a3500
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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A3000 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 and Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is very comparable but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 was launched 7 months later than the A3000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M10 matches up vs the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Sony A3000

 E-M10 A3000 
IntroducedMarch 2014August 2013More recent by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Olympus E-M10

 A3000 E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Sony A3000

 E-M10 A3000 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 against the A3000.

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and A3000 is 82 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and A3000.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A3000 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger E-M10 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography highlights
Sony A3000 Street photography highlights
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (396g)
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography factors
Sony A3000 Sports photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
60
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
67
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors in class (396g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
60
good battery pack (470 per charge)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (411 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography features
Sony A3000 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10
Vlogging with Sony A3000
33
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (396g)
26
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (411g)
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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Sony A3000
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Sony Alpha A3000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-18 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lbs) 411 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 78
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.8
DXO Low light score 884 1068
Other
Battery life 320 shots 470 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $600 $398