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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX80

Portability
71 Imaging
52 Features
85 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
38

Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX80 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
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX80 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony WX80, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly close but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and WX80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 was revealed 10 months later than the WX80 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M1 matches up vs the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 E-M1 WX80 
AnnouncedOctober 2013January 2013Fresher by 10 months
Manual focus  More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 E-M1 WX80 
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 has got external measurements 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 WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 vs the WX80.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and WX80 is 71 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and WX80.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M1 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The more recent E-M1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
71
 manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
34
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
77
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 weather sealing
 lighter than average in class (497g)
 good high ISO (25,600)
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
69
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 weather sealing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 low battery power (350 CIPA)
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
65
 lighter than average in class (497g)
 weather sealing
 provides focus by touch
 MP count decent (16MP)
 low battery power (350 per charge)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
 lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
 has focus via touch
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography info
Sony WX80 Landscape photography info
72
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather sealing
 low battery power (350 shots)
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging features
Sony WX80 Vlogging features
36
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have mic jack
 lighter than average in class (497g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
35
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Sony WX80
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-10-28 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 81 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 4.20 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, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 497 gr (1.10 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 NP-BN
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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $799 $276