Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony A380
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
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Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-PL3 and Sony A380, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and A380 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL3 was unveiled 2 years after the A380 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL3 grades versus the A380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Sony A380
| E-PL3 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 26 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus E-PL3
| A380 | E-PL3 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Sony A380
| E-PL3 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL3 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL3 versus the A380.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and A380 is 88 and 68 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and A380.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL3 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A380 will offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer E-PL3 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2011-09-20 | 2009-08-24 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Truepic VI | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 107 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 313g (0.69 pounds) | 519g (1.14 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 52 | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 499 | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 500 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $399 | $899 |