- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
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25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 4/3 226.2mm2
- 20.4 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 6400
Differences
Sony DSC-TX100V advantages over Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus E-M5 III advantages over Sony DSC-TX100V
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Larger sensor
4/3
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.36
vs
1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI)
vs
1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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High resolution composite
Yes
vs
No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Newer
5 years
vs
14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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More pixels
20.4
vs
16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Longer exposure
60
vs
2 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps
vs
10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
26
vs
10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Common Weaknesses
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Review Excerpt
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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.
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Below average battery life; Small size can be awkward with long, heavy lenses; One SD card slot.
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Read our Olympus E-M5 III Review
The Competition
Compared to Sony DSC-TX9
Sony
DSC-TX100V
Sony
DSC-TX9
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More dots on screen
-
Shoots 1080p video
Olympus
E-M5 III
Sony
DSC-TX9
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Sony DSC-TX10
Sony
DSC-TX100V
Sony
DSC-TX10
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More dots on screen
-
Shoots 1080p video
-
Less expensive
-
Waterproof
Olympus
E-M5 III
Sony
DSC-TX10
-
Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
-
Waterproof
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Internal flash
Compared to Sony TX20
Sony
DSC-TX100V
Sony
TX20
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More dots on screen
-
Shoots 1080p video
-
Less expensive
-
Waterproof
Olympus
E-M5 III
Sony
TX20
-
Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
-
Waterproof
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Internal flash
Compared to Panasonic G100
Sony
DSC-TX100V
Panasonic
G100
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Tilt-swivel screen
-
Focus peaking
Olympus
E-M5 III
Panasonic
G100
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Less expensive
-
In-camera panoramas
Compared to Olympus E-M10 IV
Sony
DSC-TX100V
Olympus
E-M10 IV
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Olympus
E-M5 III
Olympus
E-M10 IV