Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A7S III
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Launched July 2020
- Older Model is Sony A7S II
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A7S III Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A7S III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and A7S III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe E-PL9 was unveiled 3 years before the A7S III and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PL9 matches up against the A7S III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A7S III Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Sony A7S III
E-PL9 | A7S III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Olympus E-PL9
A7S III | E-PL9 | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | February 2018 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Screen type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+400k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony A7S III
E-PL9 | A7S III | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A7S III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL9 against the A7S III.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and A7S III is 85 and 61 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and A7S III.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-PL9 will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older E-PL9 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Sony Alpha A7S III |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-02-08 | 2020-07-21 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | Bionz XR |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.91x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.6 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 380 grams (0.84 pounds) | 699 grams (1.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 600 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Retail pricing | $599 | $3,499 |