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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W320

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W320 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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W320 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony W320, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and W320 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The E-M1 III was released 10 years later than the W320 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M1 III scores versus the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony W320

 E-M1 III W320 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2010More recent by 123 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 W320 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony W320

 E-M1 III W320 

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III features physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony W320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 III versus the W320.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and W320 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and W320.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography info
Sony W320 Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography information
Sony W320 Sports photography information
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
79
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony W320
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2020-02-11 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 9
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580 grams (1.28 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLH-1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Launch cost $1,800 $269