Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7S III
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Introduced October 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 II
- Replacement is OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced July 2020
- Succeeded the Sony A7S II
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7S III Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony A7S III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and A7S III (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-M5 III was revealed 9 months before the A7S III and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-M5 III grades versus the A7S III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7S III Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Sony A7S III
E-M5 III | A7S III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Olympus E-M5 III
A7S III | E-M5 III | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | October 2019 | Newer by 9 months | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony A7S III
E-M5 III | A7S III | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 III comes with external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony A7S III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 III versus the A7S III.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and A7S III is 80 and 61 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and A7S III.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 III having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 III will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7S III Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Sony Alpha A7S III |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-10-17 | 2020-07-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | Bionz XR |
Sensor type | MOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 9,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.91x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 414g (0.91 pounds) | 699g (1.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photographs | 600 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Price at release | $1,199 | $3,499 |