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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX30

Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX30 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
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 III
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX30 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony QX30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and QX30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was introduced 2 years after the QX30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-M1 II scores against the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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