Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A33

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A33, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very similar but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and A33 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-M10 III was launched 7 years after the A33 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 III matches up versus the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the A33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and A33 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and A33.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-M10 III will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 III provides an edge in sensor innovation.