Olympus E-M1 vs Sony W810

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-M1 and Sony W810, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and W810 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1 was launched 2 months earlier than the W810 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M1 grades versus the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1 and Sony W810 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 compared to the W810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and W810 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and W810.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W810 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.