Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX20V

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX20V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and HX20V (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was manufactured 4 years later than the HX20V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M1 II grades versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 II and the HX20V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and HX20V is 68 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and HX20V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.