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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
85 Overall
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Canon EOS R10 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80 Imaging
55 Features
75 Overall
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Released May 2022
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced August 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The R10 was unveiled 4 years after the E-M10 III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the R10 grades vs the E-M10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Olympus E-M10 III

		

		

			
 R10 E-M10 III 
AnnouncedMay 2022August 2017More modern by 58 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Canon R10

		

		

			
 E-M10 III R10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R10 and Olympus E-M10 III

		

		

			
 R10 E-M10 III 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R10 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 III has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R10 compared to the E-M10 III.
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and E-M10 III is 69 and 80 respectively.
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R10 and E-M10 III.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R10 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon R10 will show extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger R10 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R10 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography info
82
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
73
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R10 Street photography information
Olympus E-M10 III Street photography information
70
 screen articulates
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (426g)
77
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than average (410 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R10 Sports photography info
Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography info
78
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 good battery life (450 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
69
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R10 Travel photography info
Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography info
76
 good battery life (450 shots)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition in class (426 grams)
67
 comes with focus by touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 more heavy than average (410 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 III as a Landscape photography camera
79
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (450 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
80
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R10
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
70
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have mic socket
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (426g)
32
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
 more heavy than average (410 grams)
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Olympus E-M10 III
 Canon EOS R10Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-05-24 2017-08-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 651 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 410g (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $879 $650