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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A350

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 IV
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A380
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A350 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Sony A350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and A350 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 III was released 9 years after the A350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-M10 III matches up versus the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Sony A350

 E-M10 III A350 
LaunchedAugust 2017June 2008Newer by 113 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 A350 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony A350

 E-M10 III A350 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III has physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 III versus Sony A350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 III vs the A350.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and A350 is 80 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and A350.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus E-M10 III will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography info
Sony A350 Portrait photography info
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (410 grams)
66
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
heavier than competitors (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography information
Sony A350 Sports photography information
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
67
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than competition (410g)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (674g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography highlights
Sony A350 Landscape photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging highlights
Sony A350 Vlogging highlights
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (410 grams)
9
can't record video
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Sony A350
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIISony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2017-08-31 2008-06-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 107 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.6fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 lb) 674g (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots One One
Price at launch $650 $600