Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX50V

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M1 and Sony HX50V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and HX50V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 was manufactured 7 months after the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-M1 grades vs the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 enjoys 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) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1 and Sony HX50V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 compared to the HX50V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and HX50V is 71 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and HX50V.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX50V will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer E-M1 will have an edge in sensor technology.