Sony A7R III vs Olympus E-PL10

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Sony A7R III vs Olympus E-PL10

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35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony A7R III advantages over Olympus E-PL10

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.51 vs 3.75 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
100 vs 80 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More pixels
42.4 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus E-PL10 advantages over Sony A7R III

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$549* vs $2498
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
39 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
380g vs 657g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/16000 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
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Fantastic image quality; Improved dynamic range over its predecessor; Very good high ISO performance; Much improved real-world AF performance; Class-leading burst rates, even with RAW; Improved 5-axis in-body image stabilization; Better 4K video quality; 1080/120fps video; Dual card slots; Significantly better battery life.
Expensive; Menus still confusing; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash; Buffer clearing still slow despite UHS-II support.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R II

Sony A7R III

Sony A7R II

$2498
35mm

Touchscreen
High resolution composite

$2348
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R III vs Sony A7R II

Olympus E-PL10

Sony A7R II

$549
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$2348
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus E-PL10 vs Sony A7R II

Compared to Panasonic GX850

Sony A7R III

Panasonic GX850

$2498
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$548
4/3

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R III vs Panasonic GX850

Olympus E-PL10

Panasonic GX850

$549
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

$548
4/3

Lacks anti-aliasing filter
Wider angle kit lens

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Compared to Olympus E-PL9

Sony A7R III

Olympus E-PL9

$2498
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
4/3

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

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Olympus E-PL10

Olympus E-PL9

$549
4/3

$700
4/3

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Compared to Sony A7R IV

Sony A7R III

Sony A7R IV

$2498
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$3331
35mm

Fast startup
More pixels

Compare Sony A7R III vs Sony A7R IV

Olympus E-PL10

Sony A7R IV

$549
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$3331
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R III

Nikon Z7 II

$2498
35mm

High resolution composite
NFC

$2330
35mm

Top deck display
Newer

Compare Sony A7R III vs Nikon Z7 II

Olympus E-PL10

Nikon Z7 II

$549
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2330
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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