Sony FX3 vs Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV

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      Specifications

      General Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelFX3OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Predecessor ModelOlympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      MSRP$699 (body only), $799 (w/14-42mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm17.4 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12.1 Megapixel21.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 102,400200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 409,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      ProcessorBIONZ XRTruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution4240 x 28325184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White Balance2500 to 9900K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Presets: Auto, Color Temperature
      Focus Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points759121
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,440k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.23x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.62x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint19.2 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)8.7 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)15.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps15.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 8.7 fps at 20.3 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 5 fps at 20.3 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 15 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 42 Frames (Raw) / 49 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 6.3 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 945 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesRedeye
      fill-in
      off
      redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain)
      slow sync (1st-curtain)
      slow sync (2nd-curtain)
      manual
      Flash Range7.20 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/125 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      DxO Low Light ISO3900
      DxO Color Depth24.2
      DxO Dynamic Range13.4
      DxO Overall Score85
      Video Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Internal Recording ModesH.265 Long GOP/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [50 to 280 Mbps]
      H.265 Long GOP/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
      3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [30 to 150 Mbps]
      MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
      3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [100 to 280 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [50 Mbps]
      MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
      3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [60 to 200 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4096 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/6/12/23.98/24/29.97/48.00/59.94 fps
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [240 to 600 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [89 to 222 Mbps]
      XAVC Proxy
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 [9 to 16 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 [6 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [102 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 52 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [10 to 26 Mbps]
      MOV
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording ModesRaw 16-Bit via HDMI
      4264 x 2408 @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Focus Mapping function for Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3, Standard
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Audio I/O2 x XLR / 1/4" TRS Combo Mic/Line Input on Included Handle
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (Ethernet, USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB
      1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version5
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Creators' App
      *As of June, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      : Android & iOS
      App Name: Olympus Image Share
      *As of July, 2020: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%
      Storage Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Dimensions130 x 78 x 85 mm (5.1 x 3.1 x 3.3")122 x 84 x 49 mm (4.8 x 3.31 x 1.93")
      Weight (inc. batteries)715 g (1.58 lb/ 25.3 oz)383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.7 x 9.4 x 5.8"8 x 7.7 x 5.7"
      Package Weight3.775 lb2.31 lb
      Power and Storage Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Battery PackNP-FZ100BLS-50
      Battery Life600 shots360 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SDSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Sony FX3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2 or 12 sec, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1/4"-20 Female1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe
      5 x 1/4"-20 Female on Camera Body
      3 x 1/4"-20 Female on Included Handle
      1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Included Accessoriesrechargeable battery np-fz100, battery charger bc-qz1, power cord, xlr handle unit, accessory shoe kit, body cap, accessory shoe cap, handle shoe cap, usb-a to usb-c cable (usb 3.2)


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