Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 III

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony RX10 III, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and RX10 III (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was revealed 6 months later than the RX10 III which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M1 II grades against the RX10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 II vs the RX10 III.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and RX10 III is 68 and 53 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and RX10 III.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M1 II uses the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler.