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Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump 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
  • Revealed September 2021
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
  • Released August 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 IV
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Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon R3 versus Olympus E-M10 III, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the R3 (Full frame) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The R3 was launched 4 years after the E-M10 III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the R3 grades vs the E-M10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 R3 E-M10 III 
ReleasedSeptember 2021August 2017More modern by 50 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k1040kSharper screen (+3110k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Canon R3

 E-M10 III R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Olympus E-M10 III

 R3 E-M10 III 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R3 provides exterior dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 III has proportions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Canon R3 versus Olympus E-M10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the R3 compared to the E-M10 III.

Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and E-M10 III is 52 and 80 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R3 and E-M10 III.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R3 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger R3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography details
85
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 III as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competitors (1,015g)
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (410g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography details
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/64,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (760 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
68
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography information
Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography information
70
better than average battery (760 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,015g)
66
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than average in class (410g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography advice
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (760 per charge)
has double storage slots
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R3
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
70
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (6000 x 3164 resolution)
has external mic port
heavier than competitors (1,015 grams)
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (410 grams)
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Canon R3 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Olympus E-M10 III
 Canon EOS R3Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-14 2017-08-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1053 121
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 27 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 4,150k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/64000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) 410 grams (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at release $6,000 $650