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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX7V

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 III
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX7V Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony HX7V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and HX7V (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 II was launched 5 years after the HX7V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1 II matches up against the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Sony HX7V

 E-M1 II HX7V 
ReleasedSeptember 2016July 2011Newer by 63 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k921kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus E-M1 II

 HX7V E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony HX7V

 E-M1 II HX7V 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 II has got outer 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 HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony HX7V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 II vs the HX7V.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and HX7V is 68 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and HX7V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography factors
Sony HX7V Portrait photography factors
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than others in class (574 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (350 per charge)
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography information
Sony HX7V Travel photography information
72
lighter than others in class (574 grams)
environment proof
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (350 per charge)
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (350 per charge)
42
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging advice
Sony HX7V Vlogging advice
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
lighter than others in class (574 grams)
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Sony HX7V
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-09-19 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 4.80 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 574g (1.27 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery type 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 feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two One
Launch cost $1,700 $499