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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX100

Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
85 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92 Imaging
51 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Updated by Olympus E-M1 II
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Released September 2013
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and QX100 (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1 was revealed 2 months later than the QX100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M1 matches up vs the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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