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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX1

Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90 Imaging
63 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 III
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony QX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1 II was announced 2 years later than the QX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-M1 II grades against the QX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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