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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A380

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A380 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
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 IV
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Newer Model is Sony A390
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Sony A380

 E-M10 III A380 
LaunchedAugust 2017August 2009Fresher by 98 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 A380 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony A380

 E-M10 III A380 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A380 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Portrait photography with Sony A380
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Street photography camera
Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others in class (410 grams)
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography advice
Sony A380 Sports photography advice
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography advice
Sony A380 Travel photography advice
67
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than others in class (410 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
53
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (500 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography details
Sony A380 Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery pack (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Vlogging camera
Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
32
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (410g)
9
no video
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Sony A380
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIISony Alpha DSLR-A380
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