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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX1

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX1 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
  • Released September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M1 III
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 II was revealed 7 years after the HX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1 II matches up against the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Sony HX1

 E-M1 II HX1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016April 2009More modern by 91 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 HX1 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony HX1

 E-M1 II HX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II features outside measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 II versus the HX1.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and HX1 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and HX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will produce more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography factors
Sony HX1 Portrait photography factors
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Street photography with Sony HX1
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than others (574g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Sports photography with Sony HX1
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (350 per charge)
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography highlights
Sony HX1 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than others (574 grams)
weather sealing
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (350 shots)
48
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (544 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography factors
Sony HX1 Landscape photography factors
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery life (350 per charge)
39
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
lighter than others (574 grams)
22
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (544g)
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Sony HX1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-09-19 2009-04-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 9.20 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1440x1080
Video format MOV, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574g (1.27 lbs) 544g (1.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BLH-1 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at release $1,700 $47,999