Olympus E-M10 III vs Sigma fp

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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sigma fp

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4/3 226.2mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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35mm 858.0mm²
24.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Olympus E-M10 III advantages over Sigma fp

Less expensive
$799 vs $1599
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/30 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
33 vs 12 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sigma fp advantages over Olympus E-M10 III

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.98 vs 3.78 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
24.6 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
18.0 fps vs 8.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
18.0 fps vs 8.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Superbly-built, comfortable and compact body; Pairs beautifully with pancake kit lens; Excellent image quality; Excellent performance in most respects; Great single-shot autofocus; Really nice viewfinder and touch-screen display; Friendlier user interface courts amateurs.
Some controls are a bit small and tightly-packed; Hand grips are still a bit modestly-sized for larger lenses; Continuous and video autofocus just isn't up to snuff; New user interface can feel limiting to advanced photographers; Underwhelming battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M5 II

Olympus E-M10 III

Olympus E-M5 II

$549
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Internal flash

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

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Sigma fp

Olympus E-M5 II

$1566
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$899
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10 III

Olympus E-M10 II

$549
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Bigger JPEG buffer

$349
4/3

Less expensive

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Sigma fp

Olympus E-M10 II

$1566
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$349
4/3

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GX85

$549
4/3

More telephoto lens reach
Higher max flash sync

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GX85

Sigma fp

Panasonic GX85

$1566
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sony A7C

Olympus E-M10 III

Sony A7C

$549
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1631
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp

Sony A7C

$1566
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1631
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sigma fp L

Olympus E-M10 III

Sigma fp L

$549
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
External Mic Jack

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Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

$1566
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

$2499
35mm

Newer
More pixels

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