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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R V

Portability
80
Imaging
61
Features
88
Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
96
Overall
88

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R V 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
  • Released October 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Renewed by OM System OM-5
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2022
  • Older Model is Sony A7R IV
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R V Overview

Here is a extended review of the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony A7R V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and A7R V (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 III was launched 4 years prior to the A7R V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-M5 III matches up against the A7R V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

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

 E-M5 III A7R V 

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

 A7R V E-M5 III 
AnnouncedOctober 2022October 2019Fresher by 36 months
Screen dimension3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)

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

 E-M5 III A7R V 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony A7R V has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony A7R V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 III versus the A7R V.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and A7R V is 80 and 60 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 III and A7R V.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R V will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E-M5 III will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography info
Sony A7R V Portrait photography info
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
89
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography advice
Sony A7R V Street photography advice
83
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Sports photography with Sony A7R V
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
91
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Travel photography with Sony A7R V
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (310 per charge)
80
better than average battery life (600 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography info
Sony A7R V Landscape photography info
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery pack (310 shots)
89
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.20")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 III
Vlogging with Sony A7R V
84
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have external mic support
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Sony A7R V
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIISony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Sony Alpha A7R V
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-10-17 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 121 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 187
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.20 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.9x
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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414g (0.91 pounds) 723g (1.59 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots 600 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 2
Retail cost $1,199 $3,900