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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2021
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Refreshed by Sony a5000
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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P7 was brought out 8 years later than the NEX-3N and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-P7 scores against the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Sony NEX-3N

 E-P7 NEX-3N 
IntroducedJune 2021February 2013Fresher by 101 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus E-P7

 NEX-3N E-P7 

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Sony NEX-3N

 E-P7 NEX-3N 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P7 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P7 versus the NEX-3N.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P7 and NEX-3N is 86 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P7 and NEX-3N.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P7 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Olympus E-P7 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger E-P7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
66
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Street photography advice
86
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
77
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography details
73
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (480 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P7
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
87
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
71
good battery (480 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P7
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (480 shots)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging highlights
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lack of microphone port
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic port
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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Sony NEX-3N
 Olympus PEN E-P7Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus PEN E-P7 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-09 2013-02-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 118 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 1067
Other
Battery life 360 shots 480 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $800 $399