Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W370
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W370 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony W370
E-M1 III | W370 | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 123 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper 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 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony W370
E-M1 III | W370 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W370 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |
Retail pricing | $1,800 | $230 |