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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX100V

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(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
Sony HX100V
(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
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX100V Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Sony HX100V

 E-M10 II HX100V 
AnnouncedAugust 2015October 2011More recent by 47 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer 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 typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX100V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography info
Sony HX100V Portrait photography info
72
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography features
Sony HX100V Street photography features
83
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography highlights
Sony HX100V Sports photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
73
offers focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (577g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
47
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging details
Sony HX100V Vlogging details
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
25
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than average (577g)
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Sony HX100V
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IISony 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