Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX100V
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2017
- Replaced the Olympus E-M10 II
- Updated by Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced October 2011
- Replacement is Sony HX200V
Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX100V Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Sony HX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M10 III was unveiled 5 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M10 III grades vs the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Sony HX100V
E-M10 III | HX100V | |||
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Announced | August 2017 | October 2011 | Fresher by 72 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus E-M10 III
HX100V | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony HX100V
E-M10 III | HX100V | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M10 III versus Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 III against the HX100V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and HX100V is 80 and 66 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and HX100V.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 III provides the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The fresher E-M10 III will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2017-08-31 | 2011-10-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.6 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | 12.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 pounds) | 577g (1.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $650 | $429 |