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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX100

Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92 Imaging
51 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX100 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
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 III
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX100 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty close but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and QX100 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 II was launched 3 years after the QX100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M1 II scores against the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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