Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony QX1

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony QX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 III was manufactured 3 years after the QX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-M10 III grades versus the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony QX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 III against the QX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and QX1 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and QX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 III featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer E-M10 III is going to have an edge in sensor technology.