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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX20V

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Released October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Renewed by OM System OM-5
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Updated by Sony HX30V
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX20V Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony HX20V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty similar but the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and HX20V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 III was launched 7 years later than the HX20V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M5 III matches up vs the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Sony HX20V

 E-M5 III HX20V 
RevealedOctober 2019July 2012Fresher by 89 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus E-M5 III

 HX20V E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony HX20V

 E-M5 III HX20V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III has got physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 III vs the HX20V.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and HX20V is 80 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and HX20V.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 III provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography factors
Sony HX20V Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
83
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography info
Sony HX20V Sports photography info
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (310 shots)
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
69
lighter than competition (254g)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography info
Sony HX20V Landscape photography info
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging information
Sony HX20V Vlogging information
84
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Sony HX20V
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-10-17 2012-07-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 414 gr (0.91 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,199 $397