Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A350
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(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 Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Introduced February 2020
- Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Revealed June 2008
- Renewed by Sony A380
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A350 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A350, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and A350 (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and A350 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1 III was manufactured 11 years after the A350 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-M1 III grades against the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony A350
E-M1 III | A350 | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | June 2008 | More modern by 143 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Olympus E-M1 III
A350 | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony A350
E-M1 III | A350 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 III versus the A350.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and A350 is 67 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and A350.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus E-M1 III will offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony A350 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2020-02-11 | 2008-06-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic IX | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 107 | 143 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 580 grams (1.28 lb) | 674 grams (1.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,800 | $600 |