Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony WX220

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony WX220, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and WX220 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 II was introduced 2 years later than the WX220 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M1 II grades versus the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys 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 WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 II against the WX220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and WX220 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and WX220.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.