Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N
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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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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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony NEX-3N
| E-PL9 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |