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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
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
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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
75
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
74
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