Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A35
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A35 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
- Launched August 2017
- Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
- Updated by Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A35 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A35, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and A35 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

The E-M10 III was manufactured 6 years after the A35 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M10 III grades vs the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A35 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Sony A35
E-M10 III | A35 | |||
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Introduced | August 2017 | ![]() | September 2011 | More modern by 73 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus E-M10 III
A35 | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony A35
E-M10 III | A35 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys outer measurements 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 A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A35 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the A35.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and A35 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and A35.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 III offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The fresher E-M10 III will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A35 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Sony SLT-A35 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2017-08-31 | 2011-09-20 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 107 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,150 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.6 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410 grams (0.90 lbs) | 415 grams (0.91 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 440 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
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 |
Pricing at launch | $650 | $598 |