Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 III
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Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Expand to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
- Revealed February 2019
(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
- Launched August 2017
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 II
- Renewed by Olympus E-M10 IV
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Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon RP versus Olympus E-M10 III, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the RP (Full frame) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.
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The RP was revealed 18 months later than the E-M10 III which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the RP matches up against the E-M10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 III Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS RP & Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The full galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery & Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Olympus E-M10 III
RP | E-M10 III | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | ![]() | August 2017 | Fresher by 18 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Canon RP
E-M10 III | RP |
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Common features in the Canon RP and Olympus E-M10 III
RP | E-M10 III | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon RP comes with exterior dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 III has sizing of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
See the Canon RP versus Olympus E-M10 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the RP versus the E-M10 III.
![Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-RP-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RP and E-M10 III is 70 and 80 respectively.
![Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-RP-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RP and E-M10 III.
As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RP using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon RP will give greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher RP provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-RP-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-RP-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications
Canon EOS RP | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS RP | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-02-14 | 2017-08-31 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 8 | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 40000 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 4779 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 17 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 8.6 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485g (1.07 lb) | 410g (0.90 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2977 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 330 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $999 | $650 |