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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX30

Portability
71 Imaging
52 Features
85 Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
39

Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Announced October 2013
  • Updated by Olympus E-M1 II
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX30 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and WX30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 was brought out 2 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M1 matches up versus the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Sony WX30

					

					

						
 E-M1 WX30 
IntroducedOctober 2013July 2011More recent by 28 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k922kSharper screen (+115k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus E-M1

					

					

						
 WX30 E-M1 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Sony WX30

					

					

						
 E-M1 WX30 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 provides external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 against the WX30.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX30 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and WX30 is 71 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and WX30.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-M1 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The younger E-M1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

						Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography features
Sony WX30 Portrait photography features
71
 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
30
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
77
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition (497 grams)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (117g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography details
Sony WX30 Sports photography details
69
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery life (350 per charge)
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
65
 lighter than competition (497g)
 environment proofing
 boasts focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
69
 lighter than competition (117g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX30 Landscape photography advice
72
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
43
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging information
Sony WX30 Vlogging information
36
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes mic socket
 lighter than competition (497 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Sony WX30
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-10-28 2011-07-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePIC VII BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 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, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 497 gr (1.10 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 757 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $799 $259