Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony NEX-7
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Released February 2020
- Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony NEX-7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is pretty similar but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and NEX-7 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-M1 III was introduced 8 years later than the NEX-7 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M1 III scores against the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony NEX-7
E-M1 III | NEX-7 | |||
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Released | February 2020 | December 2011 | Fresher by 100 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Sharper screen (+116k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Olympus E-M1 III
NEX-7 | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony NEX-7
E-M1 III | NEX-7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys exterior dimensions 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 NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the NEX-7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and NEX-7 is 67 and 84 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and NEX-7.
As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-7 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-02-11 | 2011-12-13 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic IX | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 25 |
Cross type focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 580g (1.28 lbs) | 400g (0.88 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 shots | 430 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Cost at launch | $1,800 | $699 |