Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX10V
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX10V 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 Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Released February 2020
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- New Model is Sony HX20V
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX10V Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX10V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very similar but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M1 III was introduced 8 years later than the HX10V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M1 III grades versus the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony HX10V
E-M1 III | HX10V | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | February 2012 | More recent by 97 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 922k | Clearer display (+115k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus E-M1 III
HX10V | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony HX10V
E-M1 III | HX10V | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III features outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-M1 III versus the HX10V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and HX10V is 67 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and HX10V.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2020-02-11 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic IX | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 60.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 580 gr (1.28 lb) | 234 gr (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 shots | 320 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Price at release | $1,800 | $616 |