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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W370

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony W370, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and W370 (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and W370 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was released 10 years after the W370 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-M1 III grades versus the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony W370

 E-M1 III W370 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2010Newer by 123 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 W370 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony W370

 E-M1 III W370 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys outside dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 III and the W370.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and W370 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and W370.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
79
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
58
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Sony W370
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
37
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony W370
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-02-11 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 9
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 grams (1.28 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLH-1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Two One
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