Canon M vs Olympus E-M10 III
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Canon M vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced July 2012
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Released August 2017
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 II
- Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon M vs Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the E-M10 III (16MP) is pretty close but the M (APS-C) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe M was brought out 6 years before the E-M10 III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the M matches up vs the E-M10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Olympus E-M10 III
| M | E-M10 III |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Canon M
| E-M10 III | M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2017 |  | July 2012 | More recent by 62 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon M and Olympus E-M10 III
| M | E-M10 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon M vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 III has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M vs Olympus E-M10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M compared to the E-M10 III.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M and E-M10 III is 89 and 80 respectively.
Canon M vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and E-M10 III.
As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon M will render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older M will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon M vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications
| Canon EOS M | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon EOS M | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-07-23 | 2017-08-31 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 5 | TruePic VIII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 226.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 31 | 121 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 23 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.62x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 8.6 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 298g (0.66 pounds) | 410g (0.90 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 65 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 827 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E12 | BLS-50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $510 | $650 |