Olympus E-M10 vs Sony NEX-3N

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M10 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 was announced 13 months later than the NEX-3N which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M10 grades against the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 vs the NEX-3N.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and NEX-3N is 82 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The E-M10 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher E-M10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.