Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-3N, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was introduced 5 years later than the NEX-3N and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M1X grades against the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X offers exterior measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-M1X and the NEX-3N.

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

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus E-M1X will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.