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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W810

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
37

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W810 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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W810, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and W810 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 III was announced 6 years after the W810 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M1 III scores versus the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony W810

		

		

			
 E-M1 III W810 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2014Newer by 75 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony W810

		

		

			
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the W810.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W810 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and W810 is 67 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and W810.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III features the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The more recent E-M1 III should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography factors
Sony W810 Portrait photography factors
77
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
38
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography factors
Sony W810 Street photography factors
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 weather sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
81
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 supports phase detect autofocus
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
79
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
67
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (27mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography advice
Sony W810 Landscape photography advice
81
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
41
 pretty wide (27mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging highlights
Sony W810 Vlogging highlights
79
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external mic support
32
 pretty wide (27mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic port
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony W810 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony W810
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-02-11 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 lb) 111 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch price $1,800 $100