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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX9

Portability
71 Imaging
52 Features
85 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99 Imaging
38 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Launched October 2013
  • Updated by Olympus E-M1 II
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony WX9, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and WX9 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 was announced 2 years after the WX9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M1 matches up versus the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Sony WX9

          

          

            
 E-M1 WX9 
AnnouncedOctober 2013January 2011More modern by 35 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Olympus E-M1

          

          

            
 WX9 E-M1 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Sony WX9

          

          

            
 E-M1 WX9 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 provides 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) while the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 and the WX9.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX9 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and WX9 is 71 and 99 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and WX9.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The E-M1 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher E-M1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

            Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography features
Sony WX9 Portrait photography features
71
 has manual focus
 high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
29
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Street photography highlights
Sony WX9 Street photography highlights
77
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition in class (497g)
 great ISO range (25,600)
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography details
Sony WX9 Sports photography details
69
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1
Travel photography with Sony WX9
65
 lighter than competition in class (497g)
 environment proofing
 features focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
67
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography details
Sony WX9 Landscape photography details
72
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 not so great battery life (350 shots)
43
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1
Vlogging with Sony WX9
36
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with mic support
 lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
33
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Sony WX9
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-10-28 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash settings 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    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) -
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Type of battery 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
Pricing at launch $799 $188