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Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
52
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75

Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Launched September 2021
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon R3 versus Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is fairly similar but the R3 (Full frame) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The R3 was announced 20 months after the E-M1 III making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the R3 matches up against the E-M1 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 R3 E-M1 III 
RevealedSeptember 2021February 2020Newer by 20 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution4150k1037kCrisper display (+3113k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Canon R3

 E-M1 III R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Olympus E-M1 III

 R3 E-M1 III 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R3 provides physical dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 III has sizing of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R3 versus Olympus E-M1 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the R3 versus the E-M1 III.

Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and E-M1 III is 52 and 67 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R3 and E-M1 III.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R3 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R3 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern R3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography factors
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others (1,015 grams)
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/64,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (760 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery life (760 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,015g)
79
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography information
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (760 per charge)
has dual storage slots
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (6000 x 3164 pixels)
has mic jack
heavier than others (1,015 grams)
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
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Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Canon EOS R3Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R3 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-14 2020-02-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic IX
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1053 121
Cross type focus points - 121
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 27 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 4,150 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/64000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 6000x3164 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015g (2.24 lbs) 580g (1.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 images 420 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots Two Two
Retail price $6,000 $1,800