Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony W690
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![Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III.jpg)
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Revealed August 2017
- Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
- New Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony W690 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony W690, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and W690 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
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The E-M10 III was released 5 years after the W690 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M10 III matches up against the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony W690 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Sony W690
E-M10 III | W690 | |||
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Introduced | August 2017 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 68 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus E-M10 III
W690 | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony W690
E-M10 III | W690 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III features outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony W690 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 III vs the W690.
![Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony W690 size comparison Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony W690 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W690-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and W690 is 80 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W690-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and W690.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The fresher E-M10 III is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W690-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W690-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony W690 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2017-08-31 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.6 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 pounds) | 142g (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 220 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 |
Retail pricing | $650 | $297 |