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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H50

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H50 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
  • Released February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H50, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and H50 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 III was released 11 years after the H50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M1 III scores versus the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony H50

 E-M1 III H50 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2009More modern by 135 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 H50 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony H50

 E-M1 III H50 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III features outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 III against the H50.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and H50 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and H50.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography factors
Sony H50 Street photography factors
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
79
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
44
built-in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (547g)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
34
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than average (547 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony H50
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-02-11 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 9
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.10 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 reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
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 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580 gr (1.28 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLH-1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Price at release $1,800 $80