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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony TX30

Portability
67
Imaging
61
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony TX30 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony TX30 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony TX30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively close but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and TX30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 III was announced 6 years after the TX30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera 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 TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M1 III scores versus the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony TX30

 E-M1 III TX30 
IntroducedFebruary 2020July 2013More modern by 80 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 TX30 E-M1 III 
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k1037kCrisper screen (+192k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony TX30

 E-M1 III TX30 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony TX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 III vs the TX30.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and TX30 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and TX30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
38
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Street photography with Sony TX30
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography highlights
Sony TX30 Travel photography highlights
79
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
69
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography information
Sony TX30 Landscape photography information
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging details
Sony TX30 Vlogging details
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony TX30
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2020-02-11 2013-07-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 gr (1.28 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) -
Card slots 2 1
Cost at launch $1,800 $230