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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A900

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
67
Features
62
Overall
65

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A99
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A900 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A900, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and A900 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 III was introduced 8 years after the A900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-M10 III grades vs the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Sony A900

 E-M10 III A900 
RevealedAugust 2017October 2008Newer by 108 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 A900 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony A900

 E-M10 III A900 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III has got physical dimensions 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 A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 III vs the A900.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and A900 is 80 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and A900.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A900 will show more detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 III should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A900 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Street photography camera
Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others in class (410 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Sports photography with Sony A900
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography features
Sony A900 Travel photography features
67
comes with touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than others in class (410g)
display is not selfie friendly
55
weather proofing
high megapixels (25MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A900 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
does not have liveview
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Vlogging camera
Sony A900 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (410 grams)
9
no video recording
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Sony A900
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIISony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-08-31 2008-10-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 107 143
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.6fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 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 file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 pounds) 895 grams (1.97 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 880 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
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 2
Launch price $650 $2,736