Sony Alpha 6300 vs Olympus PEN E-PL3

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelAlpha 6300PEN E-PL3
      Predecessor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL2
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6400 Olympus PEN E-PL5
      MSRP$1000/£1000/€1250 (body only), $1150/£1100/€1400 (w/16-50mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels25.0 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      ProcessorBIONZ XTruepic VI
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004032 x 3024
      Other Resolutions3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688)3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points42535
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDHyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps5.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 Frames (Raw) / 44 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps
      Up to 6 fps
      Up to 3 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      DxO Low Light ISO1437499
      DxO Color Depth24.420.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.710.3
      DxO Overall Score8552
      Video Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264AVCHD, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.93")110 x 64 x 37 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)404 g (0.89 lb / 14.25 oz)313 g (0.69 lb / 11.04 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.7 x 5.2"9.8 x 5.6 x 4"
      Package Weight1.7 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Battery PackNP-FW50BLS-5
      Battery Life400 shots300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 6300 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Self Timer 2, 5 or 10 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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