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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX1

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX1 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony HX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 III was announced 10 years after the HX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M1 III grades versus the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony HX1

 E-M1 III HX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020April 2009Newer by 132 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 HX1 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony HX1

 E-M1 III HX1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 III versus the HX1.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and HX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and HX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will produce more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography features
Sony HX1 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography highlights
Sony HX1 Street photography highlights
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Sports photography camera
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Travel photography camera
79
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
48
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (544g)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
39
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging highlights
Sony HX1 Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
22
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (544 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony HX1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-02-11 2009-04-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 121 9
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.20 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, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 grams (1.28 lb) 544 grams (1.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLH-1 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Cost at release $1,800 $47,999