Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX10V

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.

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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.

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.

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.