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Olympus E-410 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Olympus E-410 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced June 2007
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-410
  • Old Model is Olympus E-400
  • New Model is Olympus E-420
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Replaced the Sony A7R II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R IV
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Olympus E-410 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-410 and Sony A7R III, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and A7R III (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-410 was introduced 11 years earlier than the A7R III and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-410 matches up versus the A7R III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Sony A7R III

 E-410 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Olympus E-410

 A7R III E-410 
RevealedOctober 2017June 2007Fresher by 126 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1440k215kClearer display (+1225k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Sony A7R III

 E-410 A7R III 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-410 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-410 features external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-410 against the A7R III.

Olympus E-410 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and A7R III is 77 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-410 and A7R III.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-410 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R III will result in greater detail using its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older E-410 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-410 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R III Portrait photography factors
56
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
86
focusing manually
resolution is amazing (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 Street photography factors
Sony A7R III Street photography factors
60
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
42
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
49
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
great battery life (650 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is amazing (42MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R III Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 Vlogging information
Sony A7R III Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus E-410 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Sony A7R III
 Olympus E-410Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-410 Sony Alpha A7R III
Also called EVOLT E-410 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2007-06-14 2017-10-25
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 1600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 45 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 215 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lbs) 657 grams (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 100
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 14.7
DXO Low light score 494 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Single 2
Price at release - $2,800