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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10

Portability
68 Imaging
60 Features
93 Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58 Imaging
51 Features
76 Overall
61

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M1 III
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Updated by Sony RX10 II
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and RX10 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 II was released 2 years later than the RX10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M1 II matches up against the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Sony RX10

		

		

			
 E-M1 II RX10 
LaunchedSeptember 2016March 2014More recent by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 RX10 E-M1 II 
Display resolution1290k1037kClearer display (+253k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony RX10

		

		

			
 E-M1 II RX10 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II features outside dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the RX10.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and RX10 is 68 and 58 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and RX10.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The E-M1 II contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more modern E-M1 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography info
Sony RX10 Portrait photography info
76
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
70
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography features
Sony RX10 Street photography features
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 environment proofing
 lighter than competitors in class (574 grams)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
72
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography highlights
Sony RX10 Sports photography highlights
75
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (60.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 low battery pack (350 shots)
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (420 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography advice
Sony RX10 Travel photography advice
72
 lighter than competitors in class (574g)
 environment proofing
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 low battery pack (350 CIPA)
58
 better than average battery life (420 shots)
 weather proof
 MP count good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography info
Sony RX10 Landscape photography info
76
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 two card slots
 low battery pack (350 shots)
63
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (420 shots)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging factors
Sony RX10 Vlogging factors
79
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with microphone socket
 lighter than competitors in class (574 grams)
30
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes mic socket
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Sony RX10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-09-19 2014-03-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW support    
Min enhanced ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 121 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 1,290 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/3200 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 10.20 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 574 grams (1.27 lbs) 813 grams (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 69
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 12.6
DXO Low light score 1312 474
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 420 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $1,700 $698