Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX350

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony HX350, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and HX350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 was revealed 4 years earlier than the HX350 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M1 scores vs the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 versus the HX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and HX350 is 71 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and HX350.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX350 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older E-M1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.