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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A7R V

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2022
  • Replaced the Sony A7R IV
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A7R V Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and A7R V (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 III was unveiled 3 years prior to the A7R V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M1 III scores vs the A7R V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony A7R V

 E-M1 III A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Olympus E-M1 III

 A7R V E-M1 III 
LaunchedOctober 2022February 2020Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimensions3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1037kCrisper screen (+1323k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony A7R V

 E-M1 III A7R V 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III has outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R V has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony A7R V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 III versus the A7R V.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and A7R V is 67 and 60 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and A7R V.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R V will offer more detail having an extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older E-M1 III is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography details
Sony A7R V Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
90
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography highlights
Sony A7R V Street photography highlights
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Sony A7R V
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
92
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography information
Sony A7R V Travel photography information
79
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
80
good battery life (600 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Sony A7R V
81
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
89
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3.20 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (600 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
Vlogging with Sony A7R V
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
80
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have microphone support
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony A7R V
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Alpha A7R V
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-02-11 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 121 693
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 187
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.20 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 gr (1.28 pounds) 723 gr (1.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos 600 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Two Two
Launch pricing $1,800 $3,900