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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX30

Portability
68 Imaging
60 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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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Sony QX30

		

		

			
 E-M1 II QX30 
RevealedSeptember 2016September 2014More modern by 25 months
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1037k0kClearer screen (+1037k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 QX30 E-M1 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony QX30

		

		

			
 E-M1 II QX30 
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II provides physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony QX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-M1 II and the QX30.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX30 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and QX30 is 68 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and QX30.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1 II includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The newer E-M1 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography info
Sony QX30 Portrait photography info
76
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
38
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Street photography with Sony QX30
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 environment proof
 lighter than others in class (574 grams)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Sports photography with Sony QX30
75
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (60.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 has phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
47
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography factors
Sony QX30 Travel photography factors
72
 lighter than others in class (574g)
 environment proof
 includes touch to focus
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
65
 offers touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low battery power (200 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography info
Sony QX30 Landscape photography info
76
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 two card slots
 not so great battery power (350 shots)
39
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small ( inches)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 low battery power (200 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Vlogging camera
 Sony QX30 as a Vlogging camera
79
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focus
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has external microphone socket
 lighter than others in class (574 grams)
35
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external mic support
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Sony QX30
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Type Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Announced 2016-09-19 2014-09-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual None
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 574 gr (1.27 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 2 1
Launch price $1,700 $348