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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TF1

Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TF1 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Updated by Olympus E-M1 III
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony TF1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and TF1 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was released 3 years later than the TF1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M1 II matches up versus the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Sony TF1

		

		

			
 E-M1 II TF1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016June 2013Fresher by 40 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 TF1 E-M1 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony TF1

		

		

			
 E-M1 II TF1 
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II offers outer measurements 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 TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 II against the TF1.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and TF1 is 68 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and TF1.
Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer E-M1 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
75
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
35
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Street photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
78
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 environment proofing
 lighter than others in class (152 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Sports photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
74
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (60.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 has phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery power (350 per charge)
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (240 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
72
 lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
 environment proofing
 includes focus by touch
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery power (350 per charge)
69
 lighter than others in class (152 grams)
 environment proofing
 features touch focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery (240 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
76
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 two card slots
 not so great battery power (350 per charge)
40
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 environment proofing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery (240 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
79
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone socket
 lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
33
 quite wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than others in class (152g)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TF1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Sony TF1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2016-09-19 2013-06-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MOV, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 574g (1.27 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Cost at launch $1,700 $266