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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 III
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2018
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and RX100 VA (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 II was introduced 22 months before the RX100 VA making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-M1 II grades against the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Sony RX100 VA

 E-M1 II RX100 VA 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Olympus E-M1 II

 RX100 VA E-M1 II 
AnnouncedJuly 2018September 2016Newer by 22 months
Display resolution1229k1037kCrisper display (+192k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony RX100 VA

 E-M1 II RX100 VA 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 II has exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 II versus the RX100 VA.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and RX100 VA is 68 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and RX100 VA.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II features the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged E-M1 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography details
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
66
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography information
Sony RX100 VA Street photography information
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (574 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
86
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VA
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (350 shots)
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
72
lighter than competitors (574 grams)
environment proofing
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
76
lighter than competitors (299g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography advice
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
66
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging highlights
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lighter than competitors (574g)
81
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (299g)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Sony RX100 VA
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-09-19 2018-07-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 315
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 574 gr (1.27 lb) 299 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at release $1,700 $998