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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX10V

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Successor is OM System OM-5
Sony HX10V
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Sony HX10V

 E-M5 III HX10V 
IntroducedOctober 2019February 2012Fresher by 93 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kClearer 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 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony HX10V

 E-M5 III HX10V 
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX10V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
38
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography info
Sony HX10V Street photography info
83
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
low battery (310 CIPA)
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography details
Sony HX10V Travel photography details
77
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery (310 CIPA)
69
lighter than average in class (234g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
low battery (310 shots)
45
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging info
Sony HX10V Vlogging info
84
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Sony HX10V
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
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