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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 II
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R II
  • Successor is Sony A7R IV
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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A7R III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and A7R III (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The E-M10 was announced 4 years earlier than the A7R III and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M10 grades against the A7R III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Sony A7R III

 E-M10 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Olympus E-M10

 A7R III E-M10 
RevealedOctober 2017March 2014More recent by 43 months
Screen resolution1440k1037kClearer screen (+403k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Sony A7R III

 E-M10 A7R III 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 features external dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A7R III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 compared to the A7R III.

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and A7R III is 82 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and A7R III.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R III will resolve more detail with its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E-M10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
86
manual focus
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography details
Sony A7R III Street photography details
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (396 grams)
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography features
Sony A7R III Sports photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10
Travel photography with Sony A7R III
67
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than others in class (396 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
good battery life (650 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
great megapixels (42MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R III Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good battery life (650 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging information
Sony A7R III Vlogging information
33
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (396 grams)
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Sony A7R III
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Sony Alpha A7R III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-18 2017-10-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 425
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash options Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396g (0.87 lb) 657g (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 100
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 14.7
DXO Low light score 884 3523
Other
Battery life 320 photos 650 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots One Dual
Retail pricing $600 $2,800