OM System OM-3
Camera summary
The OM System OM-3, made by OM System, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Feb. 6, 2025. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
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| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.9 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.7 out of 5 stars
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Sensor
This camera has a Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 1053 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 4096 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 590 shots per charge with the included BLX-1 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
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| Af center | Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | 1053 |
| Number of focus points | 1053 |
Connectivity |
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| HDMI | Yes |
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
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| AF area | No |
| average | Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
| partial | No |
| spot | Yes |
General |
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| AKA | - |
| announced | Feb. 6, 2025 |
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless |
| brand | OM System |
| msrp | MX$1,999.00 |
| model | OM System OM-3 |
| predecessor model | |
Lense |
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| Focal length multiplier | 2x |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Macro focus range | - |
| Number of lenses | 128 |
Other features |
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| GPS | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Storage slots | 1 |
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
Photography features |
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| AE bracketing | Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
| Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual |
| Flash range | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 0.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Physical |
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| Battery life | 590 shots |
| Battery model | BLX-1 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
| Dust proof | No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 89 x 46mm |
| Shock proof | No |
| Water proof | No |
| Weight | 496 grs |
Screen |
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| Live view | Yes |
| Screen resolution | - |
| Screen size | - |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Sensor |
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| Max boosted ISO | 102400 |
| Max image resolution | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 |
| RAW support | Yes |
| Sensor area | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 20 |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds |
| Sensor type | Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor |
Headphone port |
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| Headphone port | Yes |
| Max video resolution | 4096 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC |
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 152 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM |
Viewfinder |
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| viewfinder | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots |