Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX10
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX10 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
- Introduced August 2017
- Old Model is Olympus E-M10 II
- Successor is Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX10 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-M10 III versus Sony WX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and WX10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

The E-M10 III was released 6 years after the WX10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M10 III grades versus the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Sony WX10
E-M10 III | WX10 | |||
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Launched | August 2017 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 81 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus E-M10 III
WX10 | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony WX10
E-M10 III | WX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 III vs the WX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and WX10 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and WX10.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 III includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more modern E-M10 III will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2017-08-31 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.6fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lb) | 161 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-50 | NP-BG1 |
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 |
Price at release | $650 | $200 |