Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony RX100 III

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony RX100 III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively close but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and RX100 III (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 II was brought out 16 months after the RX100 III which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-M10 II matches up against the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony RX100 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 II against the RX100 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and RX100 III is 82 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and RX100 III.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 III will render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.