Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-3
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-C3
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe E-PL6 was introduced 4 years later than the NEX-3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-PL6 grades against the NEX-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Sony NEX-3
E-PL6 | NEX-3 | |||
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Revealed | August 2014 | June 2010 | More recent by 51 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus E-PL6
NEX-3 | E-PL6 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony NEX-3
E-PL6 | NEX-3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 features outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony NEX-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL6 versus the NEX-3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and NEX-3 is 88 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and NEX-3.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-PL6 will show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher E-PL6 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-08-01 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) | 297 gr (0.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $300 | $0 |