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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony QX30

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
41

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony QX30 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Announced September 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony QX30 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony QX30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively similar but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and QX30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was revealed 5 years later than the QX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M1 III matches up against the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony QX30

		

		

			
 E-M1 III QX30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020September 2014Fresher by 67 months
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1037k0kSharper screen (+1037k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 QX30 E-M1 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony QX30

		

		

			
 E-M1 III QX30 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony QX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 III vs the QX30.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony QX30 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and QX30 is 67 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and QX30.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M1 III has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The newer E-M1 III is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony QX30 as a Portrait photography camera
77
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
38
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography highlights
Sony QX30 Street photography highlights
78
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 weather sealing
 good high ISO (25,600)
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography information
Sony QX30 Sports photography information
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 supports phase detect autofocus
47
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Travel photography with Sony QX30
79
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
65
 features touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography info
Sony QX30 Landscape photography info
81
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 has dual storage slots
39
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (")
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 terrible battery life (200 per charge)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
Vlogging with Sony QX30
79
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone jack
35
 really wide (24mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no mic port
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony QX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony QX30
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Category Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Revealed 2020-02-11 2014-09-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX Bionz X
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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" -
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual None
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 580 grams (1.28 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Two Single
Launch pricing $1,800 $348