Olympus E-M1 vs Sony RX10
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed October 2013
- Newer Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Released March 2014
- New Model is Sony RX10 II
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony RX10 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M1 and Sony RX10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and RX10 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-M1 was revealed 4 months before the RX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M1 matches up against the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony RX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Sony RX10
E-M1 | RX10 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Olympus E-M1
RX10 | E-M1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1290k | 1037k | Crisper screen (+253k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Sony RX10
E-M1 | RX10 | |||
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Released | October 2013 | March 2014 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 has outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1 and Sony RX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 and the RX10.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and RX10 is 71 and 58 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and RX10.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-10-28 | 2014-03-20 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePIC VII | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
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 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,290 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.20 m |
Flash options | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 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 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 497 grams (1.10 lbs) | 813 grams (1.79 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 757 | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 420 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $799 | $698 |