Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A230
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A230 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
- Replaced the Olympus E-M5 II
- Newer Model is OM System OM-5
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A230 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A230, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and A230 (10MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and A230 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-M5 III was revealed 10 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-M5 III scores vs the A230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A230 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Sony A230
E-M5 III | A230 | |||
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Launched | October 2019 | May 2009 | More recent by 127 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Olympus E-M5 III
A230 | E-M5 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony A230
E-M5 III | A230 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 III enjoys physical measurements 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 A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-M5 III compared to the A230.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and A230 is 80 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and A230.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 III using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-M5 III will produce more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger E-M5 III will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A230 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2019-10-17 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | MOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 107 | 143 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 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 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 414 gr (0.91 pounds) | 490 gr (1.08 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photos | 230 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,199 | $569 |