Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX10V
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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 Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
- Released September 2016
- Superseded the Olympus E-M1
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012
- Successor is Sony HX20V
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX10V Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony HX10V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M1 II was introduced 4 years later than the HX10V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M1 II grades vs the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX10V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Sony HX10V
E-M1 II | HX10V | |||
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Released | September 2016 | February 2012 | More recent by 56 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 922k | Crisper display (+115k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus E-M1 II
HX10V | E-M1 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony HX10V
E-M1 II | HX10V | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II comes with physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the HX10V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and HX10V is 68 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and HX10V.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-09-19 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MOV, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 574g (1.27 pounds) | 234g (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1312 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Retail price | $1,700 | $616 |