Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX20V

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony HX20V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very comparable but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and HX20V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 II was unveiled 3 years after the HX20V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M10 II grades versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and HX20V is 82 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and HX20V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX20V will show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.