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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX50

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX50 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX50 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony WX50, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and WX50 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1 III was brought out 8 years after the WX50 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-M1 III grades vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 E-M1 III WX50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2012Newer by 98 months
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k461kSharper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony WX50

		

		

			
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III has outside dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 III versus the WX50.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and WX50 is 67 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and WX50.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
77
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Street photography with Sony WX50
78
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 environment proofing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (117g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography highlights
Sony WX50 Sports photography highlights
81
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 sensor has phase detect AF
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (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 WX50 as a Travel photography camera
79
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
69
 lighter than others in class (117 grams)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
81
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 has double storage slots
38
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging features
Sony WX50 Vlogging features
79
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focusing
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone port
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (117g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone support
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony WX50
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-02-11 2012-01-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 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 Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 580g (1.28 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
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
Launch pricing $1,800 $250