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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX30

Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
85 Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
41

Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX30 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony QX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very well matched but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and QX30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 was manufactured 10 months prior to the QX30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M1 scores against the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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