Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX1
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85 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Released October 2013
- Renewed by Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Released September 2014
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX1 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony QX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-M1 was manufactured 10 months before the QX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M1 grades against the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.