Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Announced April 2012
- Newer Model is Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Released August 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-3
- Successor is Sony NEX-F3
Photography Glossary Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-C3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe E-M5 was revealed 9 months after the NEX-C3 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M5 scores against the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Sony NEX-C3
| E-M5 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2012 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 9 months |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus E-M5
| NEX-C3 | E-M5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 610k | Crisper screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Sony NEX-C3
| E-M5 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 compared to the NEX-C3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and NEX-C3 is 81 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and NEX-C3.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The E-M5 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh trickier. The fresher E-M5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-04-30 | 2011-08-22 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VI | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| 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 | 35 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 610k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 425 grams (0.94 lb) | 225 grams (0.50 lb) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 71 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | 826 | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photos | 400 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLN-1 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $799 | $343 |
