Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX100V

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.

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.

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.

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.