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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R III

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Refreshed by OM System OM-5
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • Updated by Sony A7R IV
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R III Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony A7R III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and A7R III (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 III was revealed 2 years after the A7R III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-M5 III scores versus the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Sony A7R III

 E-M5 III A7R III 
ReleasedOctober 2019October 2017More modern by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Olympus E-M5 III

 A7R III E-M5 III 
Display resolution1440k1040kSharper display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony A7R III

 E-M5 III A7R III 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 III enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M5 III compared to the A7R III.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and A7R III is 80 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and A7R III.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 III having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7R III will produce extra detail because of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger E-M5 III should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography info
Sony A7R III Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
86
has manual focus
resolution is great (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
83
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography information
Sony A7R III Sports photography information
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (310 shots)
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (650 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Travel photography with Sony A7R III
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (310 shots)
74
great battery life (650 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is great (42 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery life (310 shots)
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (650 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
37
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Sony A7R III
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIISony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Sony Alpha A7R III
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-10-17 2017-10-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 425
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 414 gr (0.91 lb) 657 gr (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 650 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $1,199 $2,800