Olympus E-M1 vs Sony S950

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M1 vs Sony S950, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and S950 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 was revealed 4 years later than the S950 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M1 matches up versus the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 compared to the S950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and S950 is 71 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and S950.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 will give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger E-M1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.