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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX100V

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Announced August 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 IV
Sony HX100V
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Sony HX100V

 E-M10 III HX100V 
AnnouncedAugust 2017October 2011Fresher by 72 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus E-M10 III

 HX100V E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony HX100V

 E-M10 III HX100V 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX100V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography factors
Sony HX100V Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography information
Sony HX100V Street photography information
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (410g)
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
67
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition in class (410 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (577g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography details
Sony HX100V Landscape photography details
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging details
Sony HX100V Vlogging details
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (410g)
25
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (577g)
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Sony HX100V
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
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