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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX200V

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX200V Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX200V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly close but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 II was unveiled 4 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M1 II scores against the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Sony HX200V

 E-M1 II HX200V 
RevealedSeptember 2016May 2012Fresher by 54 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k922kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus E-M1 II

 HX200V E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony HX200V

 E-M1 II HX200V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II features physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 II versus the HX200V.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and HX200V is 68 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and HX200V.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer E-M1 II will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography advice
Sony HX200V Portrait photography advice
75
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography features
Sony HX200V Street photography features
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than others in class (574g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (450 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography advice
Sony HX200V Travel photography advice
72
lighter than others in class (574 grams)
environment proof
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
57
good battery power (450 CIPA)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography features
Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery power (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging advice
Sony HX200V Vlogging advice
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
lighter than others in class (574 grams)
27
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Sony HX200V
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-09-19 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 12.40 m
Flash options 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, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
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 (60, 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 support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574 grams (1.27 lbs) 583 grams (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 450 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 NP-FH50
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
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $1,700 $480