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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5
  • Successor is Olympus E-M5 III
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Released March 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 IV
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M5 II and Sony RX10 III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and RX10 III (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 II was unveiled 13 months prior to the RX10 III which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-M5 II scores against the RX10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Sony RX10 III

 E-M5 II RX10 III 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Olympus E-M5 II

 RX10 III E-M5 II 
ReleasedMarch 2016February 2015Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution1229k1037kSharper screen (+192k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Sony RX10 III

 E-M5 II RX10 III 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 II features outside measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 II and Sony RX10 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 II and the RX10 III.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and RX10 III is 80 and 53 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and RX10 III.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX10 III will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 II will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography info
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography info
72
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Street photography details
Sony RX10 III Street photography details
82
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
heavier than others (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography features
Sony RX10 III Sports photography features
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (420 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography features
Sony RX10 III Travel photography features
74
environment proof
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
55
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
environment proof
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (1,051 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography factors
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery life (310 shots)
64
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging advice
Sony RX10 III Vlogging advice
82
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,051 grams)
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Sony RX10 III
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-06 2016-03-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Bionz X
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 81 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469 gr (1.03 lb) 1051 gr (2.32 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 70
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.6
DXO Low light rating 896 472
Other
Battery life 310 images 420 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $699 $1,398