Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX30V

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-M1 and Sony HX30V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very well matched but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and HX30V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 was released 21 months after the HX30V making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M1 matches up against the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1 and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M1 against the HX30V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and HX30V is 71 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and HX30V.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX30V will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-M1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.