Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX100V

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and HX100V is 71 and 66 respectively.

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.