- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 14.2 megapixels
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- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 25,600
Differences
Sony NEX-3 advantages over Olympus E-M5 II
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 5.16
vs
3.75 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Thinner
33 mm
vs
44 mm
Thinner
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Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter
vs
No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
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Bigger JPEG buffer
38
vs
18 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Olympus E-M5 II advantages over Sony NEX-3
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Lens selection
Excellent
vs
Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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High resolution composite
Yes
vs
No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Higher max flash sync
1/250
vs
1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Newer
11 years
vs
15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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Less shutter lag
0.14
vs
0.44 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter
vs
Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
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Longer exposure
60
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
10.4 fps
vs
2.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/16000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Common Weaknesses
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Review Excerpt
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Excellent handling in a compact, weather-sealed body; Crisp, roomy electronic viewfinder; Image quality that can take the fight to APS-C DSLRs; Unique high-res mode lets it bat far above its weight for static scenes; Extremely fast 10 fps burst shooting, Excellent video feature set
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Control dials are easily bumped; Below-average battery life at default settings; Buffer depths for raw shooters are a bit limited; 16-megapixel sensor resolution feels dated; Weak bundled flash strobe
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Read our Olympus E-M5 II Review
The Competition
Compared to Sony NEX-5
Olympus
E-M5 II
Sony
NEX-5
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Lens selection
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Sony NEX-C3
Olympus
E-M5 II
Sony
NEX-C3
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Tilt-swivel screen
-
Lens selection
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Sony NEX-5N
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Less expensive
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Fast startup
Olympus
E-M5 II
Sony
NEX-5N
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Lens selection
-
Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Panasonic GX7
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Less expensive
-
Larger sensor
-
Lens selection
-
Focus peaking
Olympus
E-M5 II
Panasonic
GX7
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In-camera panoramas
-
Internal flash
Compared to Panasonic GX85
Sony
NEX-3
Panasonic
GX85
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Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
-
Lens selection
-
Focus peaking
Olympus
E-M5 II
Panasonic
GX85
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Less expensive
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Shoot 4K video