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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony H50

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus E-M1 vs Sony H50 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony H50, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and H50 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 was manufactured 4 years later than the H50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-M1 matches up vs the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Sony H50

 E-M1 H50 
IntroducedOctober 2013January 2009Fresher by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus E-M1

 H50 E-M1 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Sony H50

 E-M1 H50 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-M1 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 offers outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 against the H50.

Olympus E-M1 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and H50 is 71 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and H50.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1
Portrait photography with Sony H50
71
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1
Street photography with Sony H50
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition (497g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (350 shots)
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (497g)
weather proof
features focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
44
flash built-in
very long reach (465mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1
Landscape photography with Sony H50
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery power (350 shots)
34
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1
Vlogging with Sony H50
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competition (497g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Sony H50
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-10-28 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePIC VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash settings Flash Auto, 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497 gr (1.10 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 757 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLN-1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $799 $80