Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N
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![Olympus PEN E-PL9 front Olympus PEN E-PL9 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PL9/Olympus-E-PL9-front.jpg)
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89 Imaging
57 Features
52 Overall
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Released February 2018
- Earlier Model is 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
- Launched February 2013
- Older Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Renewed by Sony a5000
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty close but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.
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The E-PL9 was unveiled 5 years later than the NEX-3N and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-PL9 matches up versus the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Sony NEX-3N
E-PL9 | NEX-3N | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2013 | Fresher by 61 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus E-PL9
NEX-3N | E-PL9 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony NEX-3N
E-PL9 | NEX-3N | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL9 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 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).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL9 against the NEX-3N.
![Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL9-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3N-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and NEX-3N is 85 and 89 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL9-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3N-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and NEX-3N.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The newer E-PL9 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
![Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL9-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3N-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL9-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3N-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-02-08 | 2013-02-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.6 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | - |
Flash options | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 380g (0.84 pounds) | 269g (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 480 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $599 | $399 |