Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX1
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Launched October 2013
- Successor is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released August 2009
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Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M1 and Sony WX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M1 was announced 4 years after the WX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1 matches up against the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Sony WX1
| E-M1 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2013 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 52 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus E-M1
| WX1 | E-M1 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Sony WX1
| E-M1 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 has outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M1 and Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 compared to the WX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and WX1 is 71 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 and WX1.
All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 will deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger E-M1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2013-10-28 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePIC VII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 497 grams (1.10 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 73 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 757 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BLN-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $799 | $149 |