Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX100V
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Launched August 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M10
- Later Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced October 2011
- Refreshed by Sony HX200V
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe E-M10 II was released 3 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M10 II matches up against the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Sony HX100V
| E-M10 II | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2015 |  | October 2011 | More recent by 47 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus E-M10 II
| HX100V | E-M10 II |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony HX100V
| E-M10 II | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II has got external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the HX100V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and HX100V is 82 and 66 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and HX100V.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-M10 II has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The younger E-M10 II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX100V Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2015-08-25 | 2011-10-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Total lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 12.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 390g (0.86 lbs) | 577g (1.27 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 73 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 842 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BLS-50 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $499 | $429 |
