Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX10V
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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
- Introduced October 2019
- Replaced the Olympus E-M5 II
- Successor is OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Updated by Sony HX20V

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX10V Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony HX10V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very close but the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

The E-M5 III was unveiled 7 years later than the HX10V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M5 III scores vs the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Sony HX10V
E-M5 III | HX10V | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 93 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus E-M5 III
HX10V | E-M5 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony HX10V
E-M5 III | HX10V | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 III vs the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and HX10V is 80 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and HX10V.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M5 III will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M5 III should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2019-10-17 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | MOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 414 gr (0.91 lbs) | 234 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 320 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,199 | $616 |