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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W810

Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
37

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W810 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Replacement is OM System OM-5
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W810 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony W810, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and W810 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 III was launched 5 years after the W810 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M5 III matches up versus the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Sony W810

		

		

			
 E-M5 III W810 
IntroducedOctober 2019January 2014Newer by 71 months
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony W810

		

		

			
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 III has physical dimensions 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 W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony W810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 III compared to the W810.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W810 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and W810 is 80 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and W810.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 III comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher E-M5 III provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
77
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
38
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Street photography with Sony W810
83
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography features
Sony W810 Sports photography features
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 supports phase detect AF
 low battery power (310 per charge)
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Travel photography with Sony W810
77
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery power (310 per charge)
67
 good  resolution (20MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (27mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography features
Sony W810 Landscape photography features
77
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather sealing
 low battery power (310 shots)
41
 fairly wide (27mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging features
Sony W810 Vlogging features
84
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with microphone port
32
 fairly wide (27mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W810 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Sony W810
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-10-17 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 414g (0.91 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,199 $100