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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A35

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A35 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
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 IV
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Updated by Sony A37
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Sony A35

 E-M10 III A35 
IntroducedAugust 2017September 2011More modern by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 A35 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony A35

 E-M10 III A35 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A35 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
73
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography advice
Sony A35 Street photography advice
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (410g)
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography details
Sony A35 Sports photography details
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography factors
Sony A35 Travel photography factors
67
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than average in class (410g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than others in class (415g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (440 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography info
Sony A35 Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (440 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging highlights
Sony A35 Vlogging highlights
32
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (410g)
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Sony A35
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIISony SLT-A35
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