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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony W830

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony W830 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
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Updated by Olympus E-M1 III
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony W830 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony W830, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and W830 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was launched 2 years later than the W830 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M1 II matches up vs the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Sony W830

 E-M1 II W830 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2014More recent by 33 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 W830 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony W830

 E-M1 II W830 

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II has external 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 W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 II vs the W830.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony W830 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and W830 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and W830.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The E-M1 II contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent E-M1 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography advice
Sony W830 Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography advice
Sony W830 Street photography advice
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography details
Sony W830 Sports photography details
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (350 shots)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography features
Sony W830 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
weather proofing
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (350 shots)
67
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery pack (350 shots)
41
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging highlights
Sony W830 Vlogging highlights
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
32
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Sony W830
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-09-19 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes 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 / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MOV, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574 grams (1.27 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BLH-1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Two 1
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