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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX350

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(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
  • Launched August 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very comparable but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and WX350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 III was brought out 3 years later than the WX350 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-M10 III matches up against the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Sony WX350

 E-M10 III WX350 
IntroducedAugust 2017February 2014More recent by 44 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 WX350 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony WX350

 E-M10 III WX350 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III comes with outer 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 WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the WX350.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and WX350 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and WX350.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 III because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX350 will show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger E-M10 III will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
37
good MP (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (410 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
good battery power (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
67
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competition (410 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
72
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
47
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
32
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (410 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Sony WX350
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-08-31 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.6 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 gr (0.90 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 470 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $650 $270