Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony NEX-3N

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-M5 II was introduced 24 months after the NEX-3N which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M5 II grades versus the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 II provides external dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 II versus the NEX-3N.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and NEX-3N is 80 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and NEX-3N.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger E-M5 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.