Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX1
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
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- 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
- Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX1 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony WX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and WX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M1 III was unveiled 10 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M1 III scores versus the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony WX1
E-M1 III | WX1 | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | August 2009 | Fresher by 129 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus E-M1 III
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony WX1
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony WX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the WX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and WX1 is 67 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and WX1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will produce more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2020-02-11 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic IX | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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 | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
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 speed | 60.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 580g (1.28 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,800 | $149 |