Sigma fp vs Olympus E-M5 III

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Sigma fp vs Olympus E-M5 III

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

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-M5 III Review.
How does it shoot? Olympus E-M5 III in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the E-M5 III.
Compare Olympus E-M5 III image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus E-M5 III conclusion.

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Differences

Sigma fp advantages over Olympus E-M5 III

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.98 vs 3.36 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
24.6 vs 20.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus E-M5 III advantages over Sigma fp

Less expensive
$1099 vs $1599
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 18.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
26 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
30.0 fps vs 18.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
23 vs 12 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

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
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sigma fp Shooter's Report

Improved image quality; Very good dynamic range & high ISO performance for a modern MFT sensor; Very fast AF; Excellent image stabilization; 4K video recording; Weather-sealed build quality.
Below average battery life; Small size can be awkward with long, heavy lenses; One SD card slot.
Read our Olympus E-M5 III Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS RP

Sigma fp

Canon EOS RP

$1623
35mm

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp vs Canon EOS RP

Olympus E-M5 III

Canon EOS RP

$924
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$949
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Canon EOS RP

Compared to Panasonic G100

Sigma fp

Panasonic G100

$1623
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$599
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sigma fp vs Panasonic G100

Olympus E-M5 III

Panasonic G100

$924
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

$599
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G100

Compared to Olympus E-M10 IV

Sigma fp

Olympus E-M10 IV

$1623
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$666
4/3

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Olympus E-M5 III

Olympus E-M10 IV

$924
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$666
4/3

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

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Compared to Sony A7C

Sigma fp

Sony A7C

$1623
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp vs Sony A7C

Olympus E-M5 III

Sony A7C

$924
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1598
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A7C

Compared to Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

$1623
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

$2499
35mm

More pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Sigma fp vs Sigma fp L

Olympus E-M5 III

Sigma fp L

$924
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
More dots on screen

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