Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony RX10

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony RX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and RX10 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 III was brought out 3 years later than the RX10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-M10 III scores versus the RX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 III comes with outside measurements 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 RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the RX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and RX10 is 80 and 58 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and RX10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 III because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 will resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 III is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.