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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX350

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62 Imaging
46 Features
51 Overall
48

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX350 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony HX350, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and HX350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 III was launched 3 years after the HX350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1 III grades vs the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony HX350

		

		

			
 E-M1 III HX350 
IntroducedFebruary 2020December 2016More modern by 39 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k922kClearer screen (+115k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 HX350 E-M1 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony HX350

		

		

			
 E-M1 III HX350 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III offers external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 III vs the HX350.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX350 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and HX350 is 67 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and HX350.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1 III includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher E-M1 III is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
77
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
47
 has manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography highlights
Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 weather proof
 good ISO range (25,600)
50
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than average (652g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
53
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography factors
Sony HX350 Travel photography factors
79
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
54
 good MP (20MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (652g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
81
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
49
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging highlights
Sony HX350 Vlogging highlights
79
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic jack
27
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than average (652g)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony HX350
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-02-11 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic IX BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures    
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 580g (1.28 lbs) 652g (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Retail price $1,800 -