Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX100V

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.