OM-3vs Sony FX30
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OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
Who should buy what
OM-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the om-3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-3 (2024) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 414g (with battery) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-3 | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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