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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX350

Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
85 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62 Imaging
47 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX350 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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Sony HX350

		

		

			
 E-M1 HX350 
Screen resolution1037k922kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 HX350 E-M1 
RevealedDecember 2016October 2013Fresher by 38 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Sony HX350

		

		

			
 E-M1 HX350 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
Look at the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX350 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and HX350 is 71 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography information
Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
71
 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
48
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
78
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition in class (497g)
 great high ISO (25,600)
50
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 heavier than competition (652g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography information
Sony HX350 Sports photography information
70
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 low battery pack (350 CIPA)
53
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1
Travel photography with Sony HX350
65
 lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
 weather sealing
 offers focus via touch
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 low battery pack (350 CIPA)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
54
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (652g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX350 Landscape photography advice
73
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 low battery pack (350 per charge)
50
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
36
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes microphone support
 lighter than competition in class (497g)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
27
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competition (652g)
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Sony HX350
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-10-28 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePIC VII BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 497g (1.10 pounds) 652g (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $799 -