Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Introduced October 2013
- Later Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Renewed by Sony HX200V
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very close but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
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The E-M1 was launched 2 years after the HX100V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M1 scores against the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Sony HX100V
E-M1 | HX100V | |||
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Introduced | October 2013 | ![]() | October 2011 | Newer by 25 months |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+116k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus E-M1
HX100V | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Sony HX100V
E-M1 | HX100V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 offers external 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 HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 vs the HX100V.
![Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V size comparison Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and HX100V is 71 and 66 respectively.
![Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and HX100V.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M1 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The younger E-M1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
![Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-10-28 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePIC VII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.70 m |
Flash modes | 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, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/320 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 497 gr (1.10 lb) | 577 gr (1.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLN-1 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $799 | $429 |