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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX200V

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Successor is OM System OM-5
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Later Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX200V Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX200V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The E-M5 III was announced 7 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M5 III grades against the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Sony HX200V

 E-M5 III HX200V 
LaunchedOctober 2019May 2012More recent by 91 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus E-M5 III

 HX200V E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony HX200V

 E-M5 III HX200V 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III comes with exterior 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) while the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 III versus the HX200V.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and HX200V is 80 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 III using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 III will produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 III should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Street photography with Sony HX200V
83
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery power (310 per charge)
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (450 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
77
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (310 per charge)
57
good battery (450 CIPA)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (583 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
low battery power (310 per charge)
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
good battery (450 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging information
Sony HX200V Vlogging information
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (583 grams)
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Sony HX200V
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-10-17 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII BIONZ
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
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 speed 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414 grams (0.91 pounds) 583 grams (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 photos 450 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 NP-FH50
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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,199 $480