Sony RX100 VI vs Olympus E-M5 III

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Sony RX100 VI vs Olympus E-M5 III

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony RX100 VI Review.
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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.

Succeeded by the Sony RX100 VII
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Differences

Sony RX100 VI advantages over Olympus E-M5 III

Less expensive
$699* vs $1099
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
1000 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
301g vs 414g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
229 vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
109 vs 23 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Olympus E-M5 III advantages over Sony RX100 VI

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.36 vs 2.41 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
Longer video battery life
60 vs 40 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

310 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More viewfinder magnification
0.68x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 23.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
30.0 fps vs 23.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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 Sony RX100 VI, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sony RX100 VI 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 Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS100

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS100

Olympus E-M5 III

Panasonic ZS100

$824
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS100

Compared to Panasonic ZS200

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS200

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger lens aperture

$648
1 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS200

Olympus E-M5 III

Panasonic ZS200

$824
4/3

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$648
1 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS200

Compared to Sony RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100 VII

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

$1298
1 inch

External Mic Jack

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Olympus E-M5 III

Sony RX100 VII

$824
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1298
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony RX100 VII

Compared to Panasonic G100

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic G100

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$599
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic G100

Olympus E-M5 III

Panasonic G100

$824
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

Sony RX100 VI

Olympus E-M10 IV

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

$666
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Olympus E-M5 III

Olympus E-M10 IV

$824
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$666
4/3

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-M10 IV

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