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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX50V

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX50V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very well matched but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and HX50V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 III was announced 6 years later than the HX50V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1 III scores vs the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 E-M1 III HX50V 
IntroducedFebruary 2020April 2013More recent by 83 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 HX50V E-M1 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 E-M1 III HX50V 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III has outside measurements 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 III vs the HX50V.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX50V size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and HX50V is 67 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and HX50V.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The E-M1 III comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The younger E-M1 III will have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography information
Sony HX50V Portrait photography information
77
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
50
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
78
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 features focus by touch
 environment proofing
 good ISO range (25,600)
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (272 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography info
Sony HX50V Sports photography info
81
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect autofocus
57
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (400 shots)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
79
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
71
 better than average battery (400 shots)
 lighter than competition (272 grams)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
81
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 has dual storage slots
53
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 better than average battery (400 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging information
Sony HX50V Vlogging information
79
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic jack
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (272g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX50V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony HX50V
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-02-11 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures    
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options 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, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 580g (1.28 lbs) 272g (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual One
Retail pricing $1,800 $439