Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A380
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A380 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2017
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 II
- Renewed by Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A380 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A380, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very similar but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and A380 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-M10 III was launched 8 years later than the A380 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M10 III grades versus the A380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A380 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Sony A380
E-M10 III | A380 | |||
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Launched | August 2017 | August 2009 | Fresher by 98 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus E-M10 III
A380 | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony A380
E-M10 III | A380 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 III comes with external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A380 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 III vs the A380.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and A380 is 80 and 68 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and A380.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 III because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-M10 III will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger E-M10 III should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A380 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-08-31 | 2009-08-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 107 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.6 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 lbs) | 519g (1.14 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 614 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 500 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $650 | $899 |