Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-3
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Introduced January 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
(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
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-C3

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony NEX-3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and NEX-3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The E-M1X was released 8 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-M1X scores versus the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony NEX-3
E-M1X | NEX-3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 106 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+117k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus E-M1X
NEX-3 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony NEX-3
E-M1X | NEX-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony NEX-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X against the NEX-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and NEX-3 is 54 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and NEX-3.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-01-24 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 997 grams (2.20 pounds) | 297 grams (0.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 images | 330 images |
Battery style | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Cost at launch | $2,999 | $0 |