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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX1

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(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
Sony QX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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