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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W830

Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
37

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W830 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Later Model is OM System OM-5
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W830 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony W830, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and W830 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 III was unveiled 5 years after the W830 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-M5 III grades vs the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Sony W830

		

		

			
 E-M5 III W830 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2014Newer by 71 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony W830

		

		

			
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 III provides external 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) while the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony W830 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M5 III vs the W830.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W830 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and W830 is 80 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and W830.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 III features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more recent E-M5 III should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
77
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
38
 MP count decent (20MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography factors
Sony W830 Street photography factors
83
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (25,600)
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography info
Sony W830 Sports photography info
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery (310 CIPA)
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 provides tracking focus
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
77
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery (310 per charge)
67
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography information
Sony W830 Landscape photography information
77
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 terrible battery (310 shots)
41
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
84
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external mic support
32
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic socket
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W830 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Sony W830
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-10-17 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Bionz
Sensor type MOS CCD
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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 414g (0.91 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLN-1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,199 $128