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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W510

Portability
67
Imaging
61
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W510 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W510 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W510, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and W510 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and W510 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 III was revealed 9 years later than the W510 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M1 III scores vs the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony W510

 E-M1 III W510 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2011More recent by 111 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 W510 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony W510

 E-M1 III W510 

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III offers external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 III versus the W510.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and W510 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and W510.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will give extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Street photography with Sony W510
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Sony W510
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography features
Sony W510 Travel photography features
79
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging factors
Sony W510 Vlogging factors
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony W510
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-02-11 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic IX BIONZ
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 121 9
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.30 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 Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max 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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580g (1.28 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLH-1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Retail cost $1,800 $99