Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX1
71 Imaging
53 Features
85 Overall
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90 Imaging
63 Features
48 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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Sony QX1
E-M1 | QX1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 0k | Sharper screen (+1037k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus E-M1
QX1 | E-M1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | September 2014 | October 2013 | More modern by 10 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Sony QX1
E-M1 | QX1 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 offers outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony QX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 vs the QX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and QX1 is 71 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 and QX1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-M1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Released | 2013-10-28 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePIC VII | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | - |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 497 grams (1.10 lb) | 216 grams (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 757 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 440 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $799 | $500 |