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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony RX10

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony RX10 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony RX10 II
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony RX10 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony RX10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly close but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and RX10 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was manufactured 5 years after the RX10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M1 III grades versus the RX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony RX10

 E-M1 III RX10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020March 2014Newer by 72 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 RX10 E-M1 III 
Display resolution1290k1037kClearer display (+253k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony RX10

 E-M1 III RX10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony RX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 III vs the RX10.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and RX10 is 67 and 58 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and RX10.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger E-M1 III should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
70
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Street photography with Sony RX10
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
72
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Sports photography camera
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
67
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
environment sealing
good battery power (420 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Travel photography camera
79
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
58
good battery power (420 CIPA)
environment sealing
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Sony RX10
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
63
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (420 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging details
Sony RX10 Vlogging details
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony RX10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-02-11 2014-03-20
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"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 25
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 1,290 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/3200 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
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 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580g (1.28 pounds) 813g (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 474
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 420 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Retail pricing $1,800 $698