Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX10V

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.