Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Announced September 2014
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL6
- Updated by Olympus E-PL8
(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
- Revealed February 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
- New Model is Sony a5000
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Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe E-PL7 was launched 19 months later than the NEX-3N which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-PL7 grades vs the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Sony NEX-3N
| E-PL7 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2014 |  | February 2013 | More recent by 19 months |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+577k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus E-PL7
| NEX-3N | E-PL7 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Sony NEX-3N
| E-PL7 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 features outer dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL7 versus the NEX-3N.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and NEX-3N is 86 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and NEX-3N.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL7 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The fresher E-PL7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2014-09-01 | 2013-02-25 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 81 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 357 grams (0.79 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 72 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 873 | 1067 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | 480 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-50 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $499 | $399 |
