Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX300

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony HX300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and HX300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was launched 3 years later than the HX300 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology 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 HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M1 II matches up versus the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony HX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the HX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and HX300 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and HX300.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M1 II provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier. The fresher E-M1 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.