Olympus E-P3 vs Sony RX100 V
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Olympus E-P3 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-P2
- Refreshed by Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced October 2016
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Successor is Sony RX100 VI
Olympus E-P3 vs Sony RX100 V Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Olympus E-P3 and Sony RX100 V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and RX100 V (1") have different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-P3 was launched 6 years before the RX100 V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-P3 scores against the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P3 vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Sony RX100 V
E-P3 | RX100 V | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Olympus E-P3
RX100 V | E-P3 | |||
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Introduced | October 2016 | August 2011 | More recent by 62 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 614k | Crisper screen (+615k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Sony RX100 V
E-P3 | RX100 V | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Olympus E-P3 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-P3 and Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P3 vs the RX100 V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and RX100 V is 86 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and RX100 V.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 V will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older E-P3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-P3 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-17 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 614k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 369g (0.81 pounds) | 299g (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 51 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 536 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 220 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $998 |