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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TX200V

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TX200V 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 III
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TX200V Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony TX200V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very close but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and TX200V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 II was launched 4 years after the TX200V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera 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 TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-M1 II scores versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Sony TX200V

 E-M1 II TX200V 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2012Newer by 57 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus E-M1 II

 TX200V E-M1 II 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k1037kClearer display (+193k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony TX200V

 E-M1 II TX200V 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II comes with physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 II and the TX200V.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and TX200V is 68 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and TX200V.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography highlights
Sony TX200V Street photography highlights
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (574g)
good high ISO (25,600)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (350 CIPA)
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competition in class (574g)
environment sealing
includes focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (350 CIPA)
71
weather proof
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography advice
Sony TX200V Landscape photography advice
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (350 CIPA)
46
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging details
Sony TX200V Vlogging details
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
lighter than competition in class (574g)
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Sony TX200V
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2016-09-19 2012-01-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII BIONZ
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED 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 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash options 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574 grams (1.27 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two One
Pricing at launch $1,700 $500